South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Montana Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jackrabbits versus the Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. South Dakota State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150 points.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Montana Grizzlies +2.5

This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Grizzlies.
• Not only will Montana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can the Jackrabbits Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

South Dakota State improved to 5-2 on the season with a 75-55 road win over Missouri State on Tuesday. The Jackrabbits entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 130 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

Leading 36-24 at halftime, SDSU added 39 points in the 2nd half while holding Missouri State to 31 points, securing the win.

South Dakota State put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 61.8% of their two-point attempts (21/34) and connected on 35% from beyond the arc (7/20). At the free-throw line, they were 85.7%, making 12 of 14 attempts.

Oscar Cluff was a standout, scoring 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 1-of-1 from three, and added 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Dez White contributed 15 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, despite shooting just 5-of-13 overall.

South Dakota State’s defense was tough to crack, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where they limited the other team to 24% shooting on two-point attempts, with just 9 makes on 37 tries.

From beyond the arc, the Jackrabbits gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent went 10/16, shooting 62%. South Dakota State also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Montana Secure a Home Victory?

Montana improved to 3-3 on the season with an 83-75 win over CSUN on Wednesday. The Grizzlies, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Montana led 33-27 at halftime and exploded for 50 points in the 2nd half, while CSUN scored 48. The game’s total points of 158 went over the 153.5 O/U line.

Montana put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. They were efficient at the free-throw line, converting 78.4% on 29-of-37 attempts.

Malik Moore led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 4-of-9 from deep. Joe Pridgen added a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.

Despite Montana’s defense holding their opponent to 41% shooting, the Grizzlies gave up 75 points in their last game. They allowed 12 two-point field goals on 25 attempts, with the opponent shooting 48% from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Montana’s defense gave up 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 37 times, making 29 of their free throws for 78%. Montana allowed 11 offensive rebounds.