The Kansas Jayhawks will try to cover the point spread at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday when they get a visit from the Montana Grizzlies in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Montana Grizzlies opened as 23.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Montana Grizzlies vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas Jayhawks are 8-1 so far on the season, and 5-2 ATS vs the number. The Montana Grizzlies, meanwhile, are 4-5 and 4-3 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Kansas go 4-3 and the Montana Grizzlies go 2-5 on betting totals.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 241-rated Montana Grizzlies taking on the No. 21-rated Kansas Jayhawks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Kansas's No. 3-ranked scoring average of 90 PPG, against a Montana Grizzlies defense rated No. 79 and allowing 66.78 PPG. The Kansas Jayhawks FG% has averaged 52.16% to date this season, more than the Montana Grizzlies shooters have managed so far (43.09% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Grizzlies and Argonauts didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Great Falls was handed a 79-59 defeat on Tuesday at Dahlberg Arena.
The Jayhawks got 22 points from Wayne Selden, Jr. as Kansas ran past Oregon State 82-67 on Saturday at Sprint Center.
- Montana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Montana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Montana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montana's last 5 games on the road
- Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montana home to West Montana, Tuesday, December 22nd
Kansas at San Diego State, Tuesday, December 22nd
