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Montana (2-3) vs Utah Tech (1-4)
Game Info: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:45 pm (Dahlberg Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Montana -10.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
In this article, we will formulate a Utah Tech vs Montana Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 25th, at the Dahlberg Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Trailblazers’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Grizzlies’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah Tech
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montana
-Recent betting trends in games played between Utah Tech and Montana
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Trailblazers and Grizzlies.
Utah Tech’s Defense Struggled
Utah Tech on Sunday faced off against Cal State Northridge and it wasn’t the best game. The offense scored 79 points, but the defense gave up 89 points, and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were up 50-40, but in the second half, they gave up 49 points while the defense gave up 29 points. Hakim Byrd had a strong game, putting up 23 points, and the offense was actually good; it was just the lack of playing any sort of defense, especially in the second half, that let them down. Utah Tech is averaging 68.5 points while their defense is giving up 78.8 points per game. The defense is going to need to be better for this team. Utah Tech will meet Denver, Portland State, and Boise State after this one.
Montana Stepped Up
On Sunday, Montana sure stepped up with an offensive score of 83 points, and that was enough for the win. The defense wasn’t exactly dominant, but the defense was good enough to get the job done. At halftime, they were up, and even though they gave up 49 points in the second half, they still did enough to secure the win. Montana on the season is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 200th while the defense is ranked 247th. Money Williams is averaging 15.4 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. Montana will face CSU Northridge, South Dakota State, St. Thomas (MN), Northern Iowa, and San Francisco following this game.
Why Montana Will Beat Utah Tech
- Montana has won each of its last seven games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah Tech has lost nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
- Utah Tech has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.
Utah Tech vs Montana Prediction
Give me Montana here. Utah Tech’s defense has been a major issue and it’s going to be a major issue again here. Utah Tech is giving up 78.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. Montana is going to have no issue running up the score and this game is going to get out of hand early. Utah Tech is going to get blown out here. Back Montana against the spread here.
Shane Mickle's Pick: Montana -10.5
