The Montana State Bobcats and Utah State Aggies open their seasons at Max Worthington Arena. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Utah State opened as a 2.5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 155 points.
Utah State Aggies at Montana State Bobcats ATS Prediction
Neither team made the tournament last season. Montana State went 13-19 in the regular season while Utah State finished 17-17.
Opposite paces will be on display in this meeting. Montana State ranked 65th in possessions per game (71.9) while Utah State was 229th (68.6) last season.
The Aggies had a decent 17-17 straight up (SU) record last season, but were just 11-15-1 against the spread (ATS). Of Utah State’s 27 games that accepted bets last year, 16 finished under the O/U total.
The Bobcats, on the other hand, were 13-19 SU and 13-16 ATS last season. Just over half of Montana State’s games also finished under the projected point total.
The Aggies won the sole game against the Bobcats last season, 81-73. The Aggies had a much better free throw rate (0.300 vs. 0.159) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 23.1).
Utah State Aggies at Montana State Bobcats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Montana State ranks 105th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Utah State ranks 258th (33.3).
The Aggies average 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. The Bobcats rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
Utah State ranks 138th in assists per game (13.9) while Montana State ranks 228th (12.5).
The Bobcats rank 191st in steals per game (5.5) while the Aggies rank 237th (5.0).
Montana State ranks 251st in blocks per game (2.1) while Utah State ranks 252nd (2.0).
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