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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-18) go up against the Montana Grizzlies (23-11) on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Ocean Center. It starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Sunday’s game between the Grizzlies and the Blue Hose sees the Grizzlies as a strong, 7.5-point favorite. The game has an over/under of 150.
Montana vs. Presbyterian Odds
Point Spread for Montana vs. Presbyterian
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Montana as the favorite.
Montana vs. Presbyterian Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Montana has -340 odds to pick up the win, while Presbyterian is listed at +270 to claim victory.
Montana vs. Presbyterian Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 150 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 24, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Arena: Ocean Center
Montana vs. Presbyterian Betting Trends
Montana has played 31 games, with 18 wins against the spread. The Grizzlies have been chosen as moneyline favorites in 23 games this year and have walked away with the win 18 times (78.3%) in those games. Montana’s games this year have hit the over on 17 of 29 set point totals.
Presbyterian has played 29 games, with 16 wins against the spread. The Blue Hose have compiled a 5-15 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 25% of those games). Presbyterian’s games this season have gone over the total in 16 of 29 opportunities (55.2%).
Montana vs. Presbyterian Key Players to Watch
Montana
Aanen Moody leads his squad in points per game (16.7), and also posts 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Dischon Thomas puts up 12.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 0.6 steals and 1.0 block. Brandon Whitney paces the Grizzlies at 4.3 assists per game, while also putting up 2.9 rebounds and 10.8 points.
Laolu Oke is tops on the Grizzlies at 7.3 rebounds per game, while also averaging 1.5 assists and 6.6 points.
Presbyterian
Marquis Barnett is putting up a team-best 14.5 points per contest. And he is producing 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists, making 49.8% of his shots from the floor. Samage Teel is registering a team-best 2.7 assists per contest. He’s also contributing 13.2 points and 2.5 rebounds, sinking 43.2% of his shots from the field, and 40.8% from 3-point range resulting in 1.6 triples per game. The Blue Hose get 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Kobe Stewart. Trevon Reddish gets the Blue Hose 7.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
What you need to know about the Montana Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are 80th in the country with 77.2 points per game so far this year. At the other end, they rank 168th with 71.6 points allowed per game. Montana is dominating when it comes to rebounding, as it ranks best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game) and best in boards allowed ( per contest).
This year, Montana is making 7.7 treys per game (145th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 35.7% (83rd-ranked) from beyond the arc. With 5.6 treys conceded per game, the Grizzlies rank 26th in the nation. They are giving up a 35.2% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 264th in college basketball.
The Grizzlies are 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall in their last 10 games. In its past 10 contests, Montana has gone over the total seven times. In its last 10 games, Montana has been racking up 77.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 77.2 it has scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Montana has been less stingy on defense lately, allowing 72.5 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Presbyterian Blue Hose
At 74.7 points scored per game and 72.8 points conceded, the Blue Hose are 144th in the country on offense and 211th defensively. On the boards, Presbyterian is best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game). It is best in rebounds allowed ( per game).
Presbyterian makes 6.4 3-pointers per game and shoots 33.7% from beyond the arc, ranking 277th and 200th, respectively, in college basketball. Defensively, the Blue Hose are 67th in the nation in 3-pointers allowed per game at 6.2. They are 253rd in 3-point percentage allowed at 34.9%.
The Blue Hose have gone 5-5 over their past 10 games, with a 7-1-2 record against the spread in that span. In its past 10 games, Presbyterian has hit the over five times. While Presbyterian is averaging 74.7 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that over its past 10 games, tallying 72.5 points per contest. The Blue Hose have fared better defensively over their previous 10 games, surrendering 70.6 points per contest, 2.2 fewer points than their season average of 72.8 allowed.
Montana vs. Presbyterian Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Montana, and we expect that Montana will cover the spread (Montana -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 150 points.
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