Montana Grizzlies vs Utah State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Looking to win big? The Grizzlies and Aggies face off at 9:00 ET on MWN. The Aggies are hosting the game at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Utah State being favored by -18 over Montana.
MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Montana Grizzlies +18
This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Aggies.
- Even though we have Utah State winning straight-up, we like Montana at +18.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Logan?
Montana’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 92-57 to Tennessee on Wednesday. The Grizzlies were +26.5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 141.
Montana trailed 40-31 at halftime but struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 52. The Grizzlies will need to regroup after this tough loss.
Montana struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 34.6% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. They hit only 28% of their threes, going 7-for-25, and managed just 4 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists as a team.
Money Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 57.1% from deep (4-for-7). Igor Miličić Jr. contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Felix Okpara and Chaz Lanier both shot over 60%, with Lanier hitting 3 of 5 threes.
Montana’s defense struggled, giving up 92 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 73% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Montana’s defense gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 84%.
Can the Aggies Grab a Win at Home?
Utah State opened their season with a dominant 103-74 win over Charlotte on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.
Utah State led 52-39 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Charlotte 51-35.
Utah State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points while shooting 57.6% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 70.5% of their two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 63.6% overall.
Robert Braswell IV was a standout, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 87.5% overall, finishing with 20 points in just 19 minutes. Ian Martinez led the team with 23 points, and the Aggies dished out 24 assists as a team, with 16 offensive rebounds.
Utah State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 57% from the field. The Aggies had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 31 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 70% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Utah State’s defense held the opposing team to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Aggies also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws for a 74% rate. Utah State gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.