South Dakota State vs Montana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 4

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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  • South Dakota State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Montana
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • South Dakota State / Montana TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits visit Dahlberg Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies on Dec. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Missoula, MT.

South Dakota State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The South Dakota State vs. Montana Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota State-2.5 -110O 150.5 -115-145
Montana +2.5 -110U 150.5 -105+120

South Dakota State vs Montana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Dakota State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota State vs Montana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Montana will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+6.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+5.75 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+5.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.45 Units / 14% ROI)

South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota State has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.6 Units / 39.44% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 2-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.07% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.35 Units / -35.88% ROI

South Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,510 points/1,905 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

South Dakota State shot 48% (917/1,905) last season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

South Dakota State shot 36% from three (279/777) last season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

South Dakota State had an eFG% of 56% last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (508 assists/ 341 TOs) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana had a TS% of 52% last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Montana averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (256 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Montana had 16.2 free throw attempts per game last season — 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (821/1,965) last season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%

South Dakota State averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (867 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Dakota State stole the ball 202 times last season — most among Summit Teams

South Dakota State allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana forced 9.3 turnovers per game (317 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Montana allowed opponents to shoot 45% (884/1,979) last season — tied for 4th highest among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Montana averaged 4.7 steals per game (159 steals/34 games) last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Montana averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (838 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.5


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