The Montana Grizzlies (4-0) clash with the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-0) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Montana Grizzlies vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Grizzlies played, they beat the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 73-71. Montana held the RedHawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.591). Miami (OH), meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.4 (above their season average of 29.2). Ahmaad Rorie played a key role for Montana with 15 points.
The Eagles defeated the Pepperdine Waves in their last outing, 88-78. Getting to the free throw line was one of Georgia Southern’s largest advantages. They had 31 free throw attempts, 14 more than Pepperdine. Tookie Brown led Georgia Southern in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
Points could be at a premium in this matchup between two of the NCAA’s premier defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, Georgia Southern ranks 48th in defensive efficiency (98.7) and Montana is 33rd (97.6). Also, the Grizzlies rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while the Eagles rank 274th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Montana ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Georgia Southern ranks 285th (37.9).
The Grizzlies rank 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while the Eagles rank 231st (23.4).
Montana ranks 217th in assists per game (12.8) while Georgia Southern ranks 302nd (10.4).
The Eagles rank 112th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Grizzlies rank 193rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Both of these teams are great at stealing the ball. Montana is 27th in the nation with 7.7 steals per game while Georgia Southern is 54th with 7.3 steals per game.
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