CSUN Matadors vs Montana State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
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 odds for this non-conference game currently have Montana State as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.
CSUN MATADORS VS MONTANA STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Montana State Bobcats -6
This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Montana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Matadors 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 and 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 before putting up 48 points in the 2nd half. However, they couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 50 points in the 2nd half.
CSUN’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc (6/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 64.3% of their free throws (9/14). The Matadors grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists as a team.
Malik Moore led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Joe Pridgen added 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Marcus Adams Jr. contributed 17 points, despite going 1 for 6 from deep.
CSUN’s defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. They allowed 12 two-point field goals on 25 shots, a 48% shooting percentage.
From beyond the arc, CSUN’s opponents hit 10 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 35%. The Matadors also sent the other team to the line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, a 78% success rate. CSUN allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Bobcats Lock in a Home Win?
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 were -6 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.
Montana State led 47-30 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 38-29. The game’s total points of 144 went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.
Montana State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a 58% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 76%, thanks in large part to their 65.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 26 attempts.
The Bobcats also dished out 20 assists, with Jabe Mullins contributing 7 of them to go along with his 14 points. Max Agbonkpolo was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Montana State’s defense gave up 59 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bobcats allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Montana State’s defense struggled, giving up 17 threes on 26 attempts, a 65% shooting percentage. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10, shooting 76%. The Bobcats limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.