On Wednesday in Dayton, the Grambling State Tigers are set to face off against the Montana State Bobcats as part of the Midwest Region. The winner will advance to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Both squads, seeded 16th, are a play of the play-in game.
Grambling State enters the matchup riding the momentum of their SWAC win. With wins in nine of their last ten outings, including a trio of wins in the conference tournament, the Tigers secured the conference title on March 16th by taking down Texas Southern.
Grambling State vs Montana State Picks
- Pick: Grambling State +180.
Meanwhile, the Montana State Bobcats hold a 17-17 record for the season. After finishing fifth place in the Big Sky Conference, they clinched the conference tournament championship with three consecutive wins. Their current winning streak stands at four NCAAB games, finishing off in a 15-point triumph over Montana in the title clash.
It is time for our Grambling State vs Montana State best bets:
Grambling State Tigers vs Montana State Bobcats Odds
Grambling State Tigers vs Montana State Bobcats Information
Before you make your College Basketball picks today, some information on these NCAA Basketball teams:
Grambling State Tigers (20-14) vs Montana State Bobcats (17-17)
Date & Time: Wednesday March 20th, 2024; 6:40 pm EST
Location of the game: UD Arena; Dayton, OH
How to Watch: TruTV
Recent Scores for Grambling State Tigers vs Montana State Bobcats
We will give you our best College Basketball bets today, but before some previous scores:
Grambling State Tigers Last 5:
- Thursday, March 7th, 2024: 73-73 win at Alabama A+M
- Saturday, March 9th, 2024: 87-84 loss at Alabama State
- Wednesday, March 13th, 2024: 56-50 win over Alabama State
- Friday, March, 15th, 2024: 65-53 win over Bethune Cookman
- Saturday, March, 16th, 2024: 75-66 win over Texas Southern
Montana State Bobcats Last 5:
- Saturday, March 2nd, 2024: 108-104 loss at Eastern Washington
- Monday, March 4th, 2024: 76-64 win over Weber State
- Monday, March 11th, 2024: 91-82 win over Weber State
- Tuesday, March 12th, 2024: 74-71 win over Sacramento State
- Wednesday, March 13th, 2024: 85-70 win over Montana
Grambling State Tigers vs Montana State Bobcats Analysis
The Grambling State Tigers had a rough start to the season, opening with a 2-10 record. The team faced tough opponents early on, including tournament teams such as Colorado, Iowa State, Dayton, Washington State, and Drake. Despite these challenges, this tough NCAAB schedule prepared them well for conference play, where they only dropped three games.
Scoring an average of 67.6 points per game, the Tigers are led by KIntavious Dozier, who contributes 13.1 points per game while playing nearly 27 minutes per game. Tra’Michael Moton follows closely behind, averaging 11.8 points per game.
In the conference tournament, Grambling State sought redemption, beginning with a 56-50 victory over Alabama State. They continued their momentum, defeating Bethune by 13 points in the second round, and then securing a 9-point victory over Texas Southern. This tournament win marks the Tigers’ first SWAC title in school history.
As for the Montana State Bobcats, they maintain a .500 record and have not faced the same level of competition as the Tigers. While they suffered losses to Long Beach State and Washington early in the season, they struggled heading into the conference tournament, losing six of their last nine games.
Leading the charge for Montana State is Robert Ford III, averaging 15.9 points per game with a 48% shooting accuracy. Eddie Turner III orchestrates the offense, contributing 9.5 points and 3.7 assists per game, while Brandon Walker adds 13 points per game with a shooting accuracy just shy of 56%.
In the conference tournament, Montana State showcased their offensive ability, scoring 91 points in the opener against Weber State. Their second win against Sacramento State was hard-fought, securing a close three-point win, before dominating Montana with a commanding 15-point victory, redeeming an earlier 19-point loss to the same team.
Odds Breakdown for Grambling State Tigers vs Montana State Bobcats
The latest NCAA March Madness odds for this game:
- Spread: Montana State Bobcats -4.5, Grambling State Tigers +4.5
- Total: 134.5
- Moneyline: Montana State Bobcats -220, Grambling State Tigers +180
Grambling State Tigers vs Montana State Bobcats Betting Pick and Prediction
This should be a good game, but in the end, we are going to take the team with a tougher schedule. The Grambling State Tigers are picked to win. They will be athletic and battle-tested. We are going to take them on the moneyline. Our bet is the Grambling State Tigers +180! We hope you enjoyed our Grambling State vs Montana State best bets!
- Pick: Grambling State +180.
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