Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Montana State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

The Wildcats and Bobcats are set to face off at 9:00 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 142.5 points, with Montana State being favored by -4 over Abilene Christian.

ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS MONTANA STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Montana State Bobcats -4

This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bobcats.
• Not only will Montana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Abilene Christian Shock Everyone at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse ?

Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Abilene Christian improved their record with an 82-74 win over Southern Miss on Monday, November 25th. The Wildcats, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread in this home game.

Abilene Christian led 49-40 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.

Abilene Christian put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 3 of 9 three-point shots.

The Wildcats were strong from the free-throw line, converting 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, despite shooting just 35.7% from the field.

Abilene Christian’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed their opponents to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 21/38 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Abilene Christian’s defense held their opponents to just 3/9 shooting, or 33%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 31 attempts for 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Will Montana State Make it Happen at Home?

Montana State cruised to a 79-59 win over Southern Miss on Sunday, November 24th. Playing at home, the Bobcats were -7.5 favorites 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 game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Montana State put up 79 points in their last 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% of their threes, making 10-of-29.

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. Brian Goracke added 15 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from deep, hitting 3-of-5 threes.

Despite giving up 59 points, Montana State’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 66% of their two-point shots, going 18/27.

From three-point range, Montana State’s defense allowed 10 made threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13, shooting 76%. Montana State limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.