Montana State vs. Grambling Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Four
Updated
Mar. 20, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET
Data Skrive
The Montana State Bobcats (17-17) will aim to claim a spot in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament bracket in their First Four game against the Grambling Tigers (20-14) on Wednesday at UD Arena, starting at 6:40 PM ET, airing on truTV.
The Bobcats head into their game against the Tigers as a 5-point favorite. The game features an over/under of 136.
Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know before wagering on the Montana State-Grambling clash.
Montana State vs. Grambling Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: truTV
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bobcats | -5 | -108 | -112 | 136 | -110 | -110 | -218 | +180 |
Montana State vs. Grambling Prediction
- Pick ATS: Grambling (+5)
- Pick OU: Over (136)
- Prediction: Montana State 71, Grambling 70
Learn more about the Montana State Bobcats vs. the Grambling Tigers game on FOX Sports!
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Montana State vs. Grambling Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bobcats 70, Tigers 66.
- The Bobcats have a 68.6% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Tigers hold a 35.7% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Montana State has won 16 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 15 times.
- Grambling has covered 17 times in 31 games with a spread this year.
- Montana State has been favored by 5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
- Grambling has been an underdog by 5 points or more nine times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
Key Total Facts
- The Bobcats and their opponent have broken the 136-point mark 24 times this season.
- Tigers games have gone over 136 points on 15 occasions this season.
- The total for this matchup is 136 points, 6.7 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Montana State has won six of 11 games when the moneyline favorite this season (54.5%).
- Grambling has been underdogs in 13 games this season and won six (46.2%) of those contests.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -218 or shorter, Montana State has gone 2-3 (40% win percentage).
- Grambling has a record of 2-8, a 20% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +180 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Montana State vs. Grambling: 2023-24 Stats Comparison
Montana State | Grambling | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 75.1 (130) | 67.6 (318) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 74.1 (251) | 69 (86) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 5.9 (357) | 8.5 (195) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 9 (38) | 5.2 (346) |
Assists (Rank) | 13.1 (171) | 9.8 (356) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 11.1 (170) | 12.4 (292) |
Montana State 2023-24 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert Ford III | 34 | 15.9 | 7.6 | 3 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
Brian Goracke | 34 | 13.5 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Brandon Walker | 34 | 13 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Patrick McMahon | 3 | 13 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.7 |
Jaqari Miles | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Grambling 2023-24 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kintavious Dozier | 34 | 13.1 | 2.9 | 1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Tra'Michael Moton | 34 | 11.8 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Antwan Barnett | 24 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1 |
Jourdan Smith | 30 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
Terrence Lewis | 23 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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