The UIW Cardinals (3-1) meet the Montana Grizzlies (2-0) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Montana Grizzlies vs. UIW Cardinals Betting Prediction
The Grizzlies come in on a high note after dismantling the Montana Tech Orediggers in their last matchup, 79-55. The Grizzlies had a much better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 26.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (19.4 vs. 12.5). With 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Ahmaad Rorie was the game’s leading scorer.
The last time the Cardinals were in action, they defeated the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs, 70-59. UIW was successful at getting and making free throws. The Cardinals made 26 of their 29 free throws (89.7 percent), while the Bulldogs were 10-13 (76.9 percent). Morgan Taylor was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 6-for-15 shooting from the field.
UIW might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Montana ranks 25th in defensive efficiency, while the Cardinals rank 327th in offensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Grizzlies, who rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), will battle against the Cardinals, who rank 348th in defensive rebounding percentage (64.9 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Montana averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. UIW ranks 269th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Grizzlies rank 59th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while the Cardinals rank 276th (37.6).
UIW ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.7) while Montana ranks 198th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Grizzlies rank 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Cardinals rank 144th (21.4).
Montana ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while UIW ranks 127th (13.0).
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