In this article, we will formulate a Montana vs Presbyterian betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Sunday, March 24th at the SAP Center. We will take a look at:
-The Montana Grizzlies recent form and recent player performance
-The Presbyterian Blue Hose’s recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Montana and Presbyterian.
Montana One Win Away from NCAA Tournament
Montana only needed a win over Montana State to make the NCAA Tournament, but they ended up losing 85-70. Josh Vazquez had a strong game, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Josh Vazquez had a strong game, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Montana suffered three losses in the last ten games, including the one to Northern Colorado. Montana is averaging 77.2 points, while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. Aanen Moody is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 38.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Presbyterian Have Lost Two of Three
Presbyterian has lost two of the last three games, but the last game was only by a point. In the last game against Gardner-Webb, they blew the game late. They were outscored 34-26 in the second half and that led to the loss. Trevon-Raddish Rone had a strong game, putting up 18 points, three assists, and two rebounds. The Blue Hose is averaging 74.7 points, while their defense is giving up 72.8 points per game. Marquis Barnett is having a strong season, averaging 14.5 points while shooting 49.8 percent from the field.
Montana Grizzlies Team Facts
- Montana has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
- Five of Montana’s last six games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 154+ points.
- Montana has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Presbyterian Blue Hose Team Facts
- Presbyterian has lost six of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
- Ten of Presbyterian’s last 11 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Presbyterian has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Matchup/League Facts
- Montana ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.0%).
- Montana ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.54).
- Presbyterian ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.3).
- Presbyterian ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.89).
Montana vs Presbyterian Betting Prediction
These are two teams who have been good with the offenses, and both teams have also really struggled with the defense. Montana is averaging 77.2 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Presbyterian is averaging 74.7 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to be a shootout. Back the over.