Montana State Bobcats vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks College Basketball Betting Preview

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks host Montana State on Thursday, looking to build on their 7-14 mark against the 12-10 Bobcats in college basketball betting action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the North Dakota Fighting Hawks betting line as -4.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Montana State Bobcats vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

North Dakota Fighting Hawks battles the Montana State Bobcats, currently sitting with a 12-10 mark (7-13 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 14-5 for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and 10-10 for the Montana State Bobcats.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 265 (North Dakota) and the No. 136 (Montana State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Montana State is ranked No. 102 in NCAA basketball at 36.59 per game. Contrast that with North Dakota's No. 255 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, North Dakota is the No. 189-ranked team in the country at 6.95 per game, while Montana State rates No. 111 at 8 per game.