Southern Utah Thunderbirds visit Montana Grizzlies in NCAA College Basketball Betting

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Southern Utah Thunderbirds taking on the Montana Grizzlies Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Montana Grizzlies were listed as -18.5-point favorites 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.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Montana Grizzlies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds will look to cover the spread vs the Montana Grizzlies on Thursday, as the Thunderbirds are 10-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Grizzlies are 13-4 ATS. Southern Utah is 9-7 against the total, while Montana is 11-6 versus the total betting line.

The Montana Grizzlies sit at No. 24 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Southern Utah Thunderbirds sit at No. 277 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Montana's No. 78-ranked scoring average of 77.63 PPG, against a Southern Utah Thunderbirds defense rated No. 256 and allowing 83.94 PPG. The Montana Grizzlies FG% has averaged 46.08% to date this season, more than the Southern Utah Thunderbirds shooters have managed so far (43.22% per game).