The Montana Grizzlies get their season going against the Georgia State Panthers (1-0) at Dahlberg Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Montana Grizzlies Betting Prediction
The Panthers will be looking for similar success after defeating the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last contest, 74-68. Getting to the free throw line was one of Georgia State’s biggest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while East Tennessee State had 18. Georgia State was lifted by Jeff Thomas, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
Last season, Montana finished the regular season with a record of 26-7, earning them a 14 seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the Michigan Wolverines.
The Panthers won the lone game against the Grizzlies last season, 71-68. The Panthers had a better effective field goal percentage (0.464 vs. 0.405) and had a better turnover percentage (17.4 vs. 17.8).
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies owned records of 26-7 SU and 14-18 ATS last season. The Grizzlies’ games went over the projected point total 50.0 percent of the time.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Montana in this showdown. The Grizzlies rank 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while Georgia State ranks 333rd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.5 percent) since the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Panthers rank 47th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Grizzlies rank 26th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.0 percent).
Georgia State at Montana Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Montana ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Georgia State ranks 302nd (25.7).
The Grizzlies rank 54th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Panthers rank 266th (37.4).
Georgia State averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Montana ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Grizzlies rank 14th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Panthers rank 128th (13.0).
Georgia State averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. Montana ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9).
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