The Montana State Bobcats (4-7, 1-0 BigSky) will try to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2-9, 0-1 BigSky) at Walkup Skydome. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Montana State Bobcats at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Prediction
The Bobcats are trying to rebound after their 101-71 loss to the Utah State Aggies in their last game. Utah State won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. five), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 20) and total rebounds (51 vs. 25). Harald Frey played well for Montana State, putting up 13 points.
In the Lumberjacks’ previous matchup, they beat the Jacksonville Dolphins, 97-82. The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 20.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 24.2). Bernie Andre was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Lumberjacks won 77-75. One of Northern Arizona’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while Montana State went 19 times.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Northern Arizona in this showdown. The Lumberjacks rank 292nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Montana State ranks 82nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
Montana State Bobcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Montana State averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Northern Arizona ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
The Bobcats rank 98th in assists per game (14.3) while the Lumberjacks rank 204th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
Montana State ranks 185th in rebounds per game (34.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 237th (31.9).
The Lumberjacks rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bobcats rank 90th (6.4).
Northern Arizona is 29th in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Montana State is 54th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
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The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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