Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats 3/11/24 – As the NHL regular season made up its pace, the Bobcats – Wildcats matchup catched up the attention of basketball fans as well as bettors. Initially, this game is scheduled for Monday, which is not only a regional but also a key game for the postseason. This event takes place there at Idaho Central Arena, which is a milestone for NCAAB free picks as there will be an intriguing showpiece there for those enthusiasts and analysts.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats 3/11/24
| When: | Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Idaho Central Arena |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Bobcats | +6 -105 | o143 -110 | +205 |  |
| Wildcats | -6 -115 | u143 -110 | -245 | |
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PREVIEW | Two-time defending Big Sky Tournament champs open Boise stay against No. 4 seed Weber State on Monday night at Idaho Central Arena
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Robert Ford III (Guard) vs. Dillon Jones (Forward)
Robert Ford’s level of play as a point guard for the Montana State Bobcats has been spectacular, as he has played in 31 matches and he has spent 33.7 minutes on the court per game. Ford, averaging 15.3 points per game, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists acts as a major source of support through offensive and defensive strategies His aptness to steal the ball, making 2.9 steals average per game, also adds a further 46.6 field goal percentage to his grasp of the full court.
On the bright side, the brilliant and speedy forward Dillon Jones for Weber State Wildcats has sparkled this season. Already in his eleventh game, Jones already has an average of 37 minutes of playing time and brings even more to the team in a scoring and a rebounding sense with 20.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, and 5.2 assists. His efficiency is really shown by 48.9 field goal percentage and a very 85.4 free throw percentage.
Ford-Jones clash will be between the heroes on this particular day. On the one hand, Ford’s defensive savviness may trump Jones to keep their scoring at bay, but on the other hand, Jones’ production in scoring and rebounding could be a hard nut to crack for the Bobcats defence. In view of the fact that their individual performances may as well decide the pace and eventual outcome of the contest, this hurt or help scores.
Montana State’s Statistical Perspective: A Look at the Bobcats’ Season
The Montana State Bobcats have shown steadiness in their scoring by making 46.1% of their field goal attempts averaging 74.3 points a game. Their accuracy from deep with 8.9 three-point field goals made at 36.5% clip shows their potency from beyond-the-arc. Nonetheless, 11.8 turnovers and 19 fouls per game could be cause of worry and present Weber State opportunities to get offensive rebounds and free throws.
Weber State’s Winning Formula: Inside the Wildcats’ Numbers
The Wildcats have an average of 75.2 points and a 46.8 field goal percentage, compared to 75.1 points and 46.4 field goal percentage by Montana State. This makes the Wildcats slightly more efficient offensively. On the back of stealing the ball, they finish with an average of 32.2 rebounds per game, which gives them more opportunities to score. Montana had fewer turnovers and fouls than their opponents, suggesting a disciplined approach that is efficient in a close fight.
NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD
With the betting odds for the game yet to be determined, bettors are keenly awaiting the lines for both the spread and moneyline. Given the teams’ past performances and trends, this game appears to be closely matched, potentially offering value in the spread betting markets once the odds are released.
Trends
Montana State Bobcats Betting Trends
Montana State is 6-4 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its past 10 contests.
Four of the Bobcats’ last 10 outings have hit the over.
Montana State and its opponents have combined to score an average of 146 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.5 more than the 144.5 over/under in this matchup.
Over their past 10 games, the Bobcats’ points per game average is 74.7, 0.4 points higher per game than their season-long scoring average.
Weber State Wildcats Betting Trends
Weber State has gone 8-2 in its past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
The Wildcats’ past 10 games saw six go over the total.
Weber State’s average total over the last 10 games is 2.1 points fewer than the 144.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
Over their last 10 games, the Wildcats have scored 0.4 fewer points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Picks
Given both teams’ performance trends and key player matchups, this game looks set to be closely contested. While exact betting lines have yet to be set in stone, bettors should monitor both spread and total as both have shown an interest in higher scoring games.
Weber State appears to have the edge in terms of scoring efficiency and ball control; however, key players like Ford and Jones could sway the outcome and should be taken into consideration by bettors engaging with premier betting websites when placing bets.
Score Prediction: Weber State 75, Montana State 70
