Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Montana State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Bobcats. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bobcats at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151 points, and Montana State is favored by -6.5 vs. Southern Miss.

SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS MONTANA STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Montana State Bobcats -6.5

This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

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 -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can Southern Miss Secure a Road Victory?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Miss fell to South Dakota State 101-76 on Wednesday, November 20th. The Golden Eagles were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 154.

Southern Miss was down 55-32 at halftime and couldn’t make a comeback in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 46.

Southern Miss put up 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 34.7% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 of 35 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they struggled at the free-throw line as well, converting 58.6% of their shots.

Jaden Jackson led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Oscar Cluff was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and finishing with 16 points and 9 rebounds in just 16 minutes of action.

Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 101 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles allowed 36 made field goals on 59 attempts.

Inside the arc, Southern Miss gave up 28/38 shooting (73%), while opponents hit 8/21 threes (38%). They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws (72%).

Will the Bobcats Make it Happen at Home?

Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games

The Bobcats came up short in a 72-69 loss to Northwestern on Tuesday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, they kept it close and covered the spread.

Montana State led 39-34 at halftime but were outscored 38-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 141 went over the 135.5 O/U line.

Montana State’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and hitting 40.9% from three-point range (9/22). Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 83.3% of their free throws (10/12).

Nick Martinelli led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer contributed 20 points and 10 boards, adding 4 assists. Jabe Mullins also chipped in 17 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Montana State’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 25 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Bobcats held the other team to 25% shooting, as they made just 4 of 16 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, the opponents hit 10 of 16, shooting 62%. Montana State also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.