Centrum Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the visiting Montana Grizzlies in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds were listed as 5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Montana Grizzlies vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds sit at 4-8 (3-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Montana Grizzlies are currently 6-6 (4-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Southern Utah is 5-5 OU, and Montana is 3-6 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 335-ranked Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the No. 255-rated Montana Grizzlies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Southern Utah's No. 169 nationally ranked offense (72.17 points per game) against a Montana Grizzlies defense that sits as the No. 100 at 68 PPG. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds have been averaging 45.32% from the field, more than the Grizzlies have managed so far this season (42.73% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Grizzlies got 24 points from Brandon Gfeller as Montana ran past Northern Arizona 90-84 on Thursday at Walkup Skydome.
The Thunderbirds got 26 points from James McGee as Southern Utah ran past Montana State 93-82 on Thursday at Centrum Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Montana home to Portland State, Thursday, January 7th
Southern Utah at Northern Arizona, Saturday, January 9th