- UC Riverside is a -2.5 point favorite vs Montana State
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Montana State / UC Riverside TV channel: ESPN+
The Montana State Bobcats visit Student Recreation Center to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Riverside, CA.
UC Riverside is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Montana State vs. UC Riverside Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Montana State vs. UC Riverside Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Montana State | +2.5 -110 | O 144.5 -110 | +120 |
| UC Riverside | -2.5 -110 | U 144.5 -110 | -145 |
Montana State vs UC Riverside Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Montana State will win this college basketball game with 77.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Montana State vs UC Riverside Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Montana State will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Montana State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- Montana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 away games (+8.40 Units / 38% ROI)
- Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 36 games (+5.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- Montana State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)
UC Riverside Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+8.80 Units / 14% ROI)
- UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
- UC Riverside have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
- UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Montana State has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -21.05% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UC Riverside has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 17.17% ROI).
- 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.85 Units / 16.7% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Montana State attempted 820 threes last season — most among Big Sky Teams
Montana State made 301 three-pointers last season — most among Big Sky Teams
Montana State averaged 6.3 offensive rebounds per game (209 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Montana State shot 37% from three (301/820) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%
UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:
UC Riverside averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (547 free throw attempts/1,942 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 35%
UC Riverside had 17.6 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 20.5
UC Riverside had an eFG% of 46% last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
UC Riverside shot 39% (766/1,942) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Montana State stole the ball 276 times last season — most among Big Sky Teams
Montana State averaged 8.4 steals per game (276 steals/33 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Montana State averaged 8.4 steals per game (276 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Montana State averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (746 rebounds/33 games) last season — 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:
UC Riverside averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (709 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8
UC Riverside averaged 5.7 steals per game (176 steals/31 games) last season — 4th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.4
UC Riverside forced 11.2 turnovers per game (346 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
UC Riverside allowed 71.8 points per game (2,227 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 71.1
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