The Omaha Mavericks (2-3) go head-to-head with the Montana State Bobcats (1-5) at Baxter Arena. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Omaha Mavericks Free Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last contest, they were blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 90-68. Arkansas’ 15.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Montana State, who had a mark of 25.7. The Razorbacks’ mark was better than their season average of 17.6, while the Bobcats’ was above their season average of 19.7. Tyler Hall was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 10-for-20 shooting.
The Mavericks won big over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last outing, 76-56. The Mavericks knocked down 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.8 (below their season average of 40.7). With 14 points and nine rebounds, Matt Pile had a good performance for Omaha.
Omaha could struggle to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, Montana State ranks 170th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Omaha has forced the 74th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent).
These two teams split two games last season. In the most recent game, the Mavericks won 84-71. Omaha had a much better free throw rate (0.315 vs. 0.141). Montana State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 22.6).
Montana State Bobcats at Omaha Mavericks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Montana State averages 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 108th in the country. Omaha ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
The Bobcats rank 136th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Mavericks rank 269th (33.4).
Montana State ranks 185th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while Omaha ranks 279th (15.1).
The Mavericks rank 163rd in steals per game (6.1) while the Bobcats rank 246th (5.3).
Montana State ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Omaha ranks 226th (3.9).
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