The Montana State Bobcats (6-8, 3-1 BigSky) will try to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Idaho Vandals (4-11, 1-3 BigSky) at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats at Idaho Vandals Free Prediction
The last time the Bobcats played, they were blown out by the Utah State Aggies, 101-71. Utah State out-rebounded Montana State. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. five), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 20) and total rebounds (51 vs. 25). Harald Frey had a solid outing for Montana State, contributing 13 points.
The Vandals were blown out by the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last contest, 86-68. UC Irvine out-rebounded Idaho. The Anteaters had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. six), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 16) and total rebounds (42 vs. 22). With 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Jared Rodriguez was Idaho’s high scorer.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Idaho in this showdown. The Vandals are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 241st in offensive rebounding percentage at 27.2 percent. Meanwhile, Montana State ranks 94th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.0 percent.
After the Vandals won the only contest against the Bobcats last season, 88-78, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Idaho had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.7 vs. 23.5). Montana State, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (13-17; 76.5 percent).
Montana State Bobcats vs. Idaho Vandals Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Montana State ranks 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Idaho ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
The Bobcats average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 111th in the nation. The Vandals rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
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The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 5.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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