Montana vs. Montana State Predictions & Picks – February 17

Saturday’s game between the Montana Grizzlies (16-9, 7-5 Big Sky) and Montana State Bobcats (11-14, 6-6 Big Sky) squaring off at Dahlberg Arena has a projected final score of 78-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Montana, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will start at 9:00 PM ET ET on February 17.

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Montana vs. Montana State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Missoula, Montana
• Venue: Dahlberg Arena

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Montana vs. Montana State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Montana 78, Montana State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Montana vs. Montana State

• Computer Predicted Spread: Montana (-8.3)
• Computer Predicted Total: 146.9

Montana has gone 13-9-0 against the spread, while Montana State’s ATS record this season is 10-12-0. A total of 11 out of the Grizzlies’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 12 of the Bobcats’ games have gone over. Montana is 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall over its last 10 contests, while Montana State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Montana Performance Insights

• The Grizzlies’ +125 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.8 points per game (93rd in college basketball) while giving up 71.8 per outing (174th in college basketball).
• Montana grabs 34.7 rebounds per game (235th in college basketball) while allowing 32.6 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.1 boards per game.
• Montana makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (190th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.4 on average.
• The Grizzlies rank 33rd in college basketball with 102.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 277th in college basketball defensively with 95.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Montana forces 10.0 turnovers per game (309th in college basketball) while committing 9.4 (29th in college basketball play).

Montana State Performance Insights

• The Bobcats put up 74.3 points per game (170th in college basketball) while allowing 74.2 per contest (250th in college basketball). They have a +4 scoring differential.
• Montana State loses the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. It grabs 30.6 rebounds per game (353rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 35.3.
• Montana State connects on 8.7 three-pointers per game (62nd in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents.
• Montana State has committed 2.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.4 (179th in college basketball) while forcing 13.5 (48th in college basketball).

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