The Montana State Bobcats (13-14, 10-7 BigSky) wrap up their home schedule at Max Worthington Arena against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (14-13, 9-9 BigSky). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Montana State Bobcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bobcats beat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 84-73, while the Thunderbirds fell to the Montana Grizzlies, 70-54.
Montana State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.172 (below their season average of 0.259) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 26.3). For those same stats, Northern Arizona was 0.123 and 25.6, respectively. Southern Utah, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 17.3). Harald Frey had a good outing for Montana State, finishing with 30 points, six rebounds and six assists. Cameron Oluyitan played a key role for Southern Utah with 10 points.
In their first matchup this season, Devin Kirby led the Bobcats to a 92-62 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Bobcats’ 7.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Thunderbirds, who had a rate of 12.9.
Southern Utah may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Montana State ranks 91st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while Southern Utah forces the 242nd-most turnovers (18.1 percent). Additionally, put-back points figure to be rare for the Thunderbirds. They rank 313th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.2 percent, while the Bobcats are 46th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent).
Southern Utah vs. Montana State Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Utah ranks 97th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Montana State ranks 278th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Bobcats rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Thunderbirds rank 239th (37.1).
- The Thunderbirds rank 115th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Bobcats rank 261st (15.6).
- Southern Utah ranks 94th in blocks per game (3.5) while Montana State ranks 230th (1.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Montana State has lost by an average of 1.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
