Montana State vs Northwestern Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Montana State vs Northwestern prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 19th at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats are 1-3 this year after they lost to Denver by a score of 79-78 in their last game. Montana State trailed 47-33 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the close loss. The Bobcats shot 45.5% from the field, 10% on three-pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Brandon Walker led Montana State with 19 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bobcats defeated a non-D-1 team but did lose to Wichita State and Wisconsin to start the season. Montana State has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Brandon Walker is averaging 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game, while Montana State is shooting 43.9% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this year. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 3-1 this season after they defeated Eastern Illinois in overtime by a score of 67-58 in their last game. Northwestern led 37-27 at halftime, but they only scored 21 points in the second half, before bouncing back in overtime for the win. The Wildcats shot 40.4% from the field, 26.3% on free throws, and 74.1% on three-pointers in the game. Jalen Leach led Northwestern with 27 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Wildcats defeated UIC by a score of 83-74 but did lose to Dayton by a score of 71-66 before that. Northwestern has scored 76.5 points per game and they have allowed 62.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Northwestern is shooting 47.8% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this year. Northwestern will take on Pepperdine, Butler, and Iowa following this one.

Why Northwestern will cover

• Northwestern has won each of its last 11 night games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
• Montana State has lost each of its last nine Tuesday night road games against non-conference opponents.
• Montana State has lost the first half in each of its last three road night games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Montana State’s last 11 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Eight of Northwestern’s last 10 night games at Welsh-Ryan Arena have produced a total of 138+ points.

Montana State vs Northwestern Prediction 

Northwestern has started the season by winning three of their first four games, but they do have one loss to Dayton and an overtime win against EIU. The Wildcats have played very strong defense to open the year, as they are allowing 62.3 points per game. Montana State is coming off of a tough loss to Denver in their last game, but they did play Wisconsin pretty close in their opener. The Bobcats are shooting just 43.9% from the field, which is going to be a problem against this Northwestern defense. Take the Wildcats at home here.