Utah State vs Montana Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Utah State vs Montana prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 18th at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 3-0 this year after they defeated Westminster by a score of 117-53 in their last game. Utah State led 65-25 at halftime and they added 52 points in the second half for the win. The Aggies shot 63.6% from the field, 54.8% on free throws, and 72.7% on three-pointers this year. Ian Martinez led Utah State with 24 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Aggies defeated Charlotte and Alcorn State in their first two games of the year. Utah State has scored 107 points per game and they have allowed 57.7 points per game, while also averaging 42 rebounds and 26.7 assists per game this season. Ian Martinez is averaging 19.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Utah State is shooting 57.4% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 42.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Montana Grizzlies are 2-2 this season after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 92-57 in their last game. Montana trailed 40-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 52-26 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Grizzlies shot 34.6% from the field, 28% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Money Williams led Montana with 30 points and three steals in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Grizzlies defeated a non-D-1 team but lost to Oregon by a score of 79-48 before that. Montana has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 69 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 12 assists per game this season. Kai Johnson is averaging 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Montana is shooting 45.4% from the field, 64.2% on free throws, and 25.3% on three-pointers this year.

Why Utah State will cover

• Utah State has won each of its last 12 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Montana has lost four of its last five road games.
• Utah State has won the first half in each of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Why Montana will cover

• Montana has won each of its last six games following a road loss.
• Montana has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Utah State vs Montana Prediction 

Utah State rolls into this game looking to start the season with four straight wins, and they have scored 107 points per game so far this year. The Aggies are shooting over 57% from the field and they have won by margins of 64, 29, and 55 points. Montana has yet to defeat a D-1 team this season and they have lost to Tennessee and Oregon by margins of 35 and 31 points. I don’t have much faith in this Montana defense getting many stops and I think Utah State can flirt with 100 points once again. Take the over here.