UC Riverside Highlanders vs Montana State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Betting on today’s Highlanders and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 128.5 points, and the Bobcats are favored to win at home vs. the Highlanders.

UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS 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 Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 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 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Are the Highlanders Ready for a Win at Bozeman?

UC Riverside has a 2-3 overall record after playing five games. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, UC Riverside has a 3-7 record. When considering UC Riverside’s performance against the spread, they have yet to cover with a current 0-5 record. Factoring in last season, UC Riverside is 2-8 vs. the spread in their last ten games.

So far, UC Riverside’s games have averaged 138.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 138.3 points. The Highlanders have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 63 points per game.

UC Riverside recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 74 points against Green Bay. This output exceeded their season average of 61.5 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Barrington Hargress, who is averaging 11.8 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Benjamin Griscti also maintains a PPG average of 10.3 heading into game.

At this time, the Highlanders’ defense is positioned 131st in the country, permitting 74.4 points per game. UC Riverside’s three-point defense is currently 47th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.9% of their shots vs. UC Riverside.

Is a Home Win Possible for Montana State?

After two games, Montana State has a 1-1 overall record. Up until now, the Bobcats have played all their games away from home. As of today’s game, Montana State has a current ATS record of 1-1. Looking back to last season, Montana State is 3-6 against the spread in their last ten games.

After two games, Montana State has an over/under record of 0-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 131 points per game so far. Looking at the Bobcats’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-1 with their games averaging 80 points per game.

Against California, the Montana State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 71.8 points per game. They scored 63 points and posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% in the game. The top scorer for the Bobcats was Brandon Walker with 26 points, while Patrick McMahon also chipped in with 10 points.

So far, the Bobcats’ defense is ranked 33rd in the country at 62.0 points per contest. Montana State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding California to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.