The Kansas State Wildcats and Montana State Bobcats will go head-to-head on Friday night.
Montana State proved itself this past season. They enjoyed a strong year and enter the tournament ranked No. 14 overall. No, there won’t be many March Madness bracket predictions with Montana State going all the way to the championship, but they will be an intriguing team to follow if they can get past Kansas State.
Kansas State is ranked No. 3 heading into March Madness. Their current odds to win March Madness are fairly slim, but nothing is out of the question. However, they are heavy favorites for this game.
With all of that being said, favorites don’t always emerge victorious in March. This will be an interesting game to watch as a result.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:40 PM EST on Friday, March 17, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Let’s take a look at the Kansas State vs Montana State prediction, NCAAB odds, and college basketball picks for the NCAA basketball games today.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Montana State Bobcats Odds
Kansas State vs. Montana State Information
Kansas State vs Montana State
Location: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC.
Date and Time: Friday, March 17, 2023, at 9:40 PM EST.
How to Watch: CBS | https://livestreamsports.co/
Updates for Kansas State vs. Montana State
These are two talented NCAA basketball teams. Montana State is a sneaky underdog pick, as they’ve enjoyed a strong campaign. They need to have a fantastic season to book their ticket to the dance, and that is exactly what they accomplished.
It should be said that Montana State has won eight games in a row heading into this affair. Their hot stretch to end the year could prove to be crucial to their success in the tournament. In the end, their placement in the college basketball standings won’t cause anyone to look twice, but Kansas State cannot take Montana State for granted.
Kansas State performed well against their NCAAB schedule for the most part. However, they closed out the year with back-to-back defeats against West Virginia and TCU.
Most people will roll with the Wildcats with their Kansas State vs Montana State prediction, but is that the best bet?
Kansas State vs. Montana State Betting Preview
Kansas State is listed as a heavy favorite. They feature plenty of stars and are expected to win by a landslide. Many sportsbooks have them listed as anywhere from 7.5-9.5 point favorites.
Looking at their college basketball players, Keyontae Johnson has averaged just under 18 points per game to lead the charge for Kansas State. He’s also averaged over seven rebounds per contest.
It needs to be noted that the college basketball injury report hasn’t been posted for this game, but injuries shouldn’t be too big of a factor in this affair.
One final note to make before sharing our final Kansas State vs Montana State prediction is that both teams have fared well against the spread. Montana State is 18-11-3 against the spread, and Kansas State is 21-11 against the spread.
Kansas State vs. Montana State Betting Prediction
Montana State is a tempting underdog pick. In March Madness, there are always plenty of eye-opening upsets that catch people by surprise. Although an upset cannot be ruled out in this game, Kansas State should be able to pick up the victory white covering the big spread.
Betting on this event:
Go ahead and roll with the Kansas State Wildcats as your March Madness bets for Friday night in this contest.
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