Montana State vs Montana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 13

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Montana guard Brandon Whitney controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 13, 2024, 9:33 AM
  • Montana (18-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Montana State (15-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Montana State / Montana TV channel: ESPN2

The Montana State Bobcats (15-15) visit Idaho Central Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (18-12) on Mar. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 11:30pm EDT in Boise, ID.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).

The Montana State vs. Montana Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Montana State vs. Montana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana State+5.5 +100O 145.5 -115+220
Montana -5.5 -120U 145.5 -105-275

Montana State vs Montana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana will win this college basketball game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana State vs Montana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Montana State will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+4.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+1.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+9.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 8 games (+8.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.00 Units / 17% ROI)

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -4.82% ROI).

  • 14-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.2 Units / -9.04% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 18-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 14.52% ROI).

  • 20-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units / 5.42% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has averaged 6.2 offensive rebounds per game (148 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Montana State has attempted 587 threes this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has attempted 1,223 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has a 38% free throw rate (1,223 free throw attempts/3,258 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 32%

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (364 assists/ 229 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (364 assists/ 229 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Montana is shooting 79% from the free throw line (689/874) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 74%

Montana has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has 204 steals this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (204 steals/24 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Montana State has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (536 rebounds/24 games) this season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Montana State has 433 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (603 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Montana has averaged 4.7 steals per game (113 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Montana has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 6.9

Montana has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.0


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