Montana (12-6) vs Weber State (12-7)
January 22, 2024 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Montana -1 — Over/Under: 147
The Weber State Wildcats will make the trip to Missoula to meet the Montana Grizzlies in Big Sky play this Monday from the Dahlberg Arena on ESPN+. Weber State leads the current series, 75-64, but Montana enters as narrow favorites, with the total hovering at 145.5. Stay tuned for our Weber State vs. Montana Prediction.
Weber State moved to 12-7 after defeating Idaho in Ogden, 88-65. The Wildcats blitzed the Vandals in the second half to snap a three-game skid, and they’ll look to avoid falling back into the loss column here. Weber St. is scoring 76.1 points per game, on 46.9% shooting, while allowing 76.6 ppg.
Weber State’s Impact Players
- Columbia native Dillon Jones has recorded a double-double in three of the last five games, and he leads Weber St. in scoring (18.7), rebounding (9.8), and assists (5.0).
- Senior guard Steven Verplancken led the way with 30 points in the Sacramento State and he’s second on the team at 12.4 ppg.
- Junior guard Blaise Threatt scored a game-high 24 points in the win over Idaho, and he’s up to 10.7 ppg.
Montana Grizzlies Preview
Montana improved to 12-6 after defeating Montana State in Bozeman, 87-77. The Grizzlies pulled away from the Bobcats down the stretch, and they’ll look to win a third straight game here against the Wildcats. Montana is scoring 79.1 points per game, on 48.5% shooting, while allowing 72.0 ppg.
Montana’s Impact Players
- Veteran guard Aanen Moody poured in a season-high 36 points in the win over North Dakota State, and he leads Montana in scoring (15.4).
- Durham native Dischon Thomas has scored 19 points or more in three of the previous four games, and he’s averaging 11.4 ppg and 5.6 rpg.
- Senior guard Brandon Whitney has dished out six dimes or more in five of the last six games, and he leads the Griz in assists (4.2), while scoring 9.6 ppg.
Weber State vs Montana Trends
- WEB is 8-8 against the spread, with a 9-7 O/U record
- The Eagles are 7-3 over their last ten games, and they’re 3-4 on the road this season.
- MON is 11-4 against the spread, with a 8-7 O/U record
- The Grizzlies are 8-2 over their previous ten games, and they’re 7-2 in Missoula this season.
Weber State vs Montana Prediction
Two of the top players in the league will face off when Dillion Jones and the Wildcats travel to face Aanen Moody and the Grizzlies Monday night, and this could be a spot to lean on a streaking hosting team. Montana has hit their stride since conference play has set in, and if they can capitalize on their home advantage, this should result in a victory. Let’s back Montana for this Big Sky matchup.