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Grambling State vs Montana State Preview & Picks – Bobcats To Move On To March Madness First Round

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18 Mar 2024
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Leigh Copson 18 Mar 2024
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  • Grambling State vs Montana State picks for Wednesday, March 20
  • NCAA Tournament First Four matchup is taking place at UD Arena, Dayton
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Grambling State vs Montana State Preview & Picks
  • Grambling State vs Montana State Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Grambling State Form
  • Montana State Form

Grambling State vs Montana State Preview & Picks

Montana State are tipped to cover as they win this First Four clash.

The Bobcats are on a roll after their conference tournaments success, and they boast the better offense.

  • Montana State are on a 4-game win streak
  • Montana State are 6-2-0 ATS in their last 8 games
  • Montana State average 73.6 points per game (Grambling 65.1)
  • The Over has cashed in 4 of Montana State’s last 5 games

Head To Head

  • This is the first meeting between the two teams

Grambling State Form

Gambling go into this First Four matchup having put together a 20-14 record so far this season.

The Tigers dropped their first nine games of the regular season, but rallied over the second half to make it to the conference tournament.

They ended the season by winning six of their final seven games, although they did wrap up that schedule with an 87-84 double overtime defeat at Alabama State.

Grambling immediately rebounded in the Southwest Athletic Conference tournament, beating Alabama State 56-50 in the quarter-finals.

The Tigers then downed Bethune-Cookman, 65-53, in the semi-finals, before clinching the SWAC crown with a 75-66 success against Texas Southern.

Montana State Form

Montana State enter this must-win matchup having compiled a 17-17 record so far this season.

While their opponents finished the season strong, the Bobcats spluttered through the final month of the regular season as they lost six of their last nine games.

They did wrap up that schedule with a victory though, beating Weber State 76-64, and they were able to build on that in the Big Sky Conference tournament.

Montana State enjoyed a first-round bye, so they kicked off their tournament campaign with a 91-82 victory over Weber State.

The Bobcats then beat Sacramento State 74-71 in the semi-finals, before clinching the Big Sky crown with an 85-70 victory over Montana.

Verdict

Montana State have found some form in recent weeks and they are looking good offensively.

They are more consistent scorers than Grambling State, so we are backing the Bobcats for a win and cover.

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