Montana meets Idaho State in Big Sky Tournament

Published Mar. 6, 2023 3:42 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Idaho State Bengals (11-20, 8-10 Big Sky) vs. Montana Grizzlies (16-13, 10-7 Big Sky)

Boise, Idaho; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Montana -5; over/under is 131.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Montana Grizzlies and Idaho State Bengals meet in the Big Sky Tournament.

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The Grizzlies have gone 10-7 against Big Sky opponents, with a 6-6 record in non-conference play. Montana ranks ninth in the Big Sky with 5.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Josh Bannan averaging 2.1.

The Bengals are 8-10 in Big Sky play. Idaho State allows 70.6 points to opponents while being outscored by 1.6 points per game.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bannan is averaging 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Grizzlies. Aanen Moody is averaging 15.9 points over the last 10 games for Montana.

Austin Smellie is averaging six points for the Bengals. Brayden Parker is averaging 13.8 points over the last 10 games for Idaho State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 67.4 points, 25.0 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 4.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.1 points per game.

Bengals: 4-6, averaging 69.7 points, 29.4 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 4.9 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.4 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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