The Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) clash against the Montana State Bobcats (0-1) at Assembly Hall. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Prediction
The Bobcats are hoping for a better outcome after their 101-71 loss to the Utah State Aggies in their last outing. Utah State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Aggies had 16 offensive rebounds and 51 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had five and 25, respectively. Montana State’s Harald Frey had a solid outing, putting up 13 points.
In the Hoosiers’ previous game, they dismantled the Chicago State Cougars, 104-55. The Hoosiers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 21.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.358). Romeo Langford was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Bobcats will look to push the more grind-it-out Hoosiers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bobcats rank 65th in possessions per game while the Hoosiers are 256th.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Indiana ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while Montana State ranks 255th (2.1).
The Hoosiers rank 113th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Bobcats rank 251st (36.8).
Montana State ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Indiana ranks 252nd (19.5).
The Hoosiers rank 114th in assists per game (14.2) while the Bobcats rank 124th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Indiana averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. Montana State ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
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