Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Montana State Bobcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Abilene Christian vs Montana State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bozeman.

Abilene Christian vs Montana State Prediction

Betting on today's Wildcats and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Montana State is favored by -4 against Abilene Christian in a non-conference matchup.

Abilene Christian vs. Montana State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Abilene Christian Wildcats at Montana State Bobcats
  • Where: Bozeman at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds MONST -4, ABCHR +167 | MONST -203 O/U 142.5

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Abilene Christian picked up a win on Monday, November 25th, defeating Southern Miss 82-74 at home. The Wildcats, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 49-40 at halftime, Abilene Christian scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Abilene Christian put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and connected on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 3-for-9 from three-point range.

The Wildcats were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 31 of 40 attempts for 77.5%. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Neftali Alvarez led the team with 21 points and 5 assists, while Bradyn Hubbard contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Wildcats Team Defense

Abilene Christian's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. The Wildcats struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents converting 21 of 38 attempts for 55%.

From beyond the arc, Abilene Christian held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 9 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they made 31 free throws, shooting 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Bobcats Preview: Will Montana State Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Montana State picked up a 79-59 win over Southern Miss on Sunday, November 24th. Playing at home, the Bobcats were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.

Montana State took control early, leading 41-26 at halftime. They added 38 points in the 2nd half while holding Southern Miss to 33. The total points for the game ended at 138, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Montana State put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.9%. They hit 66.7% of their two-point attempts, going 18-for-27, while connecting on 34.5% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 29 threes. At the free-throw line, the Bobcats shot 76.5%, hitting 13 of 17 attempts.

Brandon Walker and Christian Watson each scored 19 points, with Walker shooting 87.5% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Watson struggled from deep, making just 1 of 6 threes, finishing with a 38.9% shooting percentage overall. Brian Goracke added 15 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and 60% from three, while Tyler Patterson contributed 13 points, hitting 50% of his threes.

Bobcats Team Defense

Despite Montana State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 50% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 59 points. The Bobcats gave up 66% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent hitting 18 of 27 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Montana State's defense allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%. The Bobcats limited second-chance opportunities by giving up only 5 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Abilene Christian has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 70 points per game.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Montana State has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.

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