CSUN Matadors vs Montana State Bobcats Matchup

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

CSUN vs Montana State Prediction

The Matadors and Bobcats are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats will host the game at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Montana State being favored by -6 over CSUN.

CSUN vs. Montana State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: CSUN Matadors at Montana State Bobcats
Where: Bozeman at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds MONST -6, CSUNR +207 | MONST -255 O/U 152.5

Matadors Preview: Will CSUN Win on the Road?

CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games

The Matadors fell 83-75 to the Grizzlies on Wednesday, November 27th. CSUN was a +1 underdog going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.

CSUN trailed 33-27 at halftime but put up 48 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.

Matadors Offense Breakdown

CSUN's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 25 attempts for a 24% success rate, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 9 of 14 attempts, shooting 64.3%.

Malik Moore hit 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, finishing with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Joe Pridgen added 20 points and 13 boards, shooting 61.5% from the field. CSUN's offensive rebounding was strong, grabbing 19 boards, and they dished out 17 assists as a team.

Matadors Team Defense

Despite CSUN allowing 83 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Matadors gave up 12 two-point field goals on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, CSUN's defense allowed 10 made threes on 28 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35%. The Matadors also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 29 free throws for a 78% success rate. CSUN gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats Preview: Can the Bobcats Secure a Win at Home?

Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Montana State cruised to an 85-59 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday, November 26th. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Montana State took control early, leading 47-30 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats 38-29. The game’s total points of 144 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Montana State's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 58%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 76%, thanks to their 65.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 26 threes.

Jabe Mullins dished out 7 assists, and Max Agbonkpolo was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts. The Bobcats finished with 20 assists and 5 offensive rebounds, while shooting 76.9% from the free-throw line.

Bobcats Team Defense

Despite Montana State's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Bobcats allowed 58% shooting from the field, with 29 made baskets on 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Montana State gave up 17 three-pointers on 26 attempts, a 65% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 10 free throws for 76%.

Matadors vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Matadors are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
Through their last three home games, Montana State has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 72 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Matadors have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
The Bobcats have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.