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Northwestern vs Montana State Prediction 11-19-24 College Basketball Picks

Montana State (1-3) vs. Northwestern (3-1)
November 19, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Northwestern -13.5; Over/Under: +141
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In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern vs Montana State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  November 19th, at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Let’s take a look at a Northwestern Wildcats vs Montana State Bobcats pick.

Northwestern Has Won Two Straight Games 

Northwestern only had a loss to Dayton early in the season and since that point, they have won two straight games. Two games ago against UIC, Northwestern secured the 83-74 victory. And in the last game Eastern Illinois, the defense gave up only 58 points on the way to the nine-point victory. It took overtime to get the job done, but they gave up zero points in the extra period to secure the win. Northwestern shot only 26.3 percent from deep, but they allowed Eastern Illinois to shoot only 15.8 percent from deep, and that was the difference. Jalen Leach had a strong game putting up 27 points, one rebound, and one assist. In this game, the defense needs to be strong again. Northwestern will take on Pepperdine, Butler, and Iowa following this one.


Montana State Fell Just Short

Montana State only has one win this season, but they almost pulled off the victory in the last game. At halftime, they were down 47-33 and in the second half, they made a comeback but ended up falling just a point short. Brandon Walker was the top player putting up 19 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Bryce Zephir came off the bench and put up 14 points. In this game, if Montana State wants to find success they are going to need the offense to be good to try and really put the pressure on. 

Northwestern vs Montana State Prediction

Give me Montana State here, getting the points. Montana State has struggled overall this season, but I am not sold on this Northwestern team. Northwestern had issues getting by Eastern Illinois in the last game and they are going to really struggle again here. Northwestern’s offense isn’t going to run up the score here and Montana State will cover the spread here. Back Montana State against the spread. This is one of my favorite plays for Tuesday. 

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Montana State +13.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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