Montana vs Idaho Game Preview
The college basketball showdown between the Montana Grizzlies and Idaho Vandals is set to take place on Saturday at the ICCU Arena. In their recent match, Idaho went against Montana State, but unfortunately, their offense encountered significant difficulties, managing to score a mere 48 points. Consequently, they lost by 12 points. As for Montana, they faced Eastern Washington, where even after an early lead they ultimately lost 89-79.
Tip-off is set for 5:00 pm Eastern Time, check out this article for the best college basketball analysis out there!
Idaho Analysis: Looking to improve their offense
Idaho’s scoring lacked players who reached double figures. The team has an average of 68.7 points per game, but their defense allows 70.7 points per game. With a ranking of 146th in defense, Idaho will likely rely heavily on their offensive efforts to achieve success this time around. Quinn Denker, maintains an average of 12.7 points, shooting at 40.4 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Montana Analysis: Not enough gas in the tank
Montana has had a solid season overall, although their defense faced significant challenges in their most recent game. Despite leading 41-38 against Eastern Washington at halftime, their defense lacked energy to close things out, resulting in a loss with a final score of 89-79. Aanen Moody showcased an impressive performance, contributing 35 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. On average, Montana scores 77.1 points per game, while their defense allows an average of 72 points. Aanen Moody maintains an average of 16.2 points per game, shooting at 47.3 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from beyond the arc.
This matchup showcases two struggling sides, however we believe Montana’s defensive woes won’t be tested further due to Idaho’s lack of offensive creativity. Ultimately our basketball analysis gives the edge to Montana.
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Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho State Bengals Game Information
- Date: 03/02/2024
- Time: 09:00 PM ET
- Location: ICCU Arena.
- How to Watch Montana vs Idaho: ESPN+
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
