Montana Grizzlies vs Utah State Aggies Matchup

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

Montana vs Utah State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Grizzlies and Aggies game? Catch the action at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Utah State is favored by -18 against Montana in a non-conference matchup.

Montana vs. Utah State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Montana Grizzlies at Utah State Aggies
  • Where: Logan at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Betting Odds UTAHST -18, MONT +985 | UTAHST -2043 O/U 151.5

Grizzlies Preview: Do the Grizzlies Have What it Takes on the Road?

Montana's recent game against Tennessee on Wednesday saw them fall 92-57 on the road. Entering the game as +26.5 point underdogs, the Grizzlies not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 141.

Montana was down 40-31 at halftime but struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 52.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Montana's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 34.6% shooting from the field. They hit 28% from three-point range, going 7-for-25, and their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%. The Grizzlies managed only 4 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists in the contest.

Money Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 57.1% from deep. Igor Miličić Jr. contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots. Felix Okpara was efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field, while Chaz Lanier and Cameron Carr both connected on over 60% of their attempts.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Montana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 73% from two-point range, with 22 makes on 30 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Montana's opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 84% rate.

Aggies Preview: Will Utah State Win at Home?

Utah State opened their season with a dominant 103-74 win over Charlotte on Saturday, November 9th. Playing at home, the Aggies entered the game as 14-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.

Utah State took control early, leading 52-39 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Charlotte 51-35.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State poured in 103 points in their last game, shooting 57.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.6%. They dominated inside, hitting 70.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.

The Aggies dished out 24 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Ian Martinez led the way with 23 points, while Robert Braswell IV added 20, knocking down 5 of 6 threes. Karson Templin was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.

Aggies Team Defense

Utah State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 70% of their two-point attempts, with 31 makes on 44 shots.

From beyond the arc, Utah State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws at a 74% rate.

Grizzlies vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their five previous road games, Montana has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 67 points per game.
  • Across their three previous home games, Utah State has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 78 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
  • As the betting favorite, the Aggies have an ATS mark of just 5-4-1 in their last ten games. Utah State posted a straight up mark of 10-0 in these matchups.

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