The Montana State Bobcats (17-17) and Grambling Tigers (20-14) are about to face off. Grambling comes from the SWAC conference. They finished first during the course of their regular season. Additionally, Montana State comes from the Big Sky Conference, as they finished fifth in the regular season standings.
Do you see Grambling State moving on to the first round of the tournament?
Montana State Bobcats vs Grambling Tigers Betting Odds
Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
Montana State Bobcats | -4 -110 |
O 134 -110 |
-192 |
Grambling Tigers | +4 -110 |
U 134 -110 |
+160 |
**Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** |
Montana State Bobcats vs Grambling State Tigers Game Details
- Fixture: Montana State Bobcats vs Grambling Tigers
- Date and Time: March 20, 2024 @ 6:40 pm EST
- Location: UD Arena in Dayton, OH
Apex Tale of the Tape
Montana State Bobcats | Vs. | Grambling Tigers |
17-17 | Record | 20-14 |
77.2 | Points Per Game | 67.6 |
48.5 | FG% | 44.0 |
35.7 | 3PT% | 33.9 |
34.0 | Rebounds Per Game | 31.9 |
74.1 | Points Allowed Per Game | 69.0 |
46.5 | Defensive FG% | 43.3 |
33.4 | Defensive 3PT% | 33.9 |
71.2 | Defensive FT% | 73.5 |
35.0 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 32.9 |
4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
71.1 | Team Pace | 68.7 |
Key Stats
Montana State Bobcats
Montana State is led by Robert Ford III in scoring. He averages 15.9 points per game and scored 22 points in the Big Sky championship against the Montana Grizzlies. Additionally, Eddie Turner III scored 15 points in that same game. Turner went zero of four from three-point range. He’ll need to knock down a couple more shots from deep if Montana State is going to be Grambling. Finally, Brandon Walker pitched in 14 points in the effort, but he too will need to up his production from what he’s used to. Walker averages 13.0 points per contest.
Grambling Tigers
Grambling has Kintavious Dozier. Dozier averages 13.1 points per game. However, Jourdan Smith is coming off a 20-point performance against Texas Southern. Smith averages 9.7 points per game. Both Grambling Tigers players need to have at least 20 points if they are going to be the Montana State Bobcats. Additionally, contributions from other players would go a long way.
Injury Report
Montana State Bobcats
- None
Grambling Tigers
- None
Game Prediction
This game features two sides who have opposite strengths. The Bobcats are stronger on offense. Conversely, the Grambling Tigers are stronger on defense. But this Montana sign needed to win three games in three nights in order to be here. Because they can outscore their opponents and they are in better overall form right now I see the Montana State Bobcats winning and advancing to the field of 64 as they cover the spread against Grambling.
Final Pick
Montana State Bobcats -4
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