The Montana State Bobcats, 1st in the Big Sky, head to the desert for their toughest challenge of the season as they face the Arizona Wildcats. The only contest comparable to this match-up was their earlier season game against the Oregon Ducks, which they lost by 30. The Arizona Wildcats enter this contest ranked 5th in the country and are not only contenders to win the Pac 12, but also legitimate National Title contenders. Will Montana State make things interesting, or will the Arizona Wildcats roll an overmatched Bobcats team?
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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Montana State Bobcats vs. Arizona Wildcats: Betting Odds
Perhaps no player in college basketball has burst onto the scene like Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis. Tubelis has been a phenom for the Wildcats early in the season, leading the team in scoring and assists. Azuolas Tubelis has court vision for a Forward, and the NBA is aware of his overall skill set.
Wildcats Center Oumar Ballo causes issues for the opposition. Ballo leads the Wildcats in rebounds and blocked shots. Ballo has such a knack for altering the opposition's shot selection that teams will go several minutes without challenging the big man.
Kerr Krissa is a glue guy for the Arizona Wildcats. Krissa averages 11 points per night while leading the team in assists.
Rarely will there be a team who has a player who leads the team in five primary categories: scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocked shots. The Bobcats fit that criteria with a different player leading each.
When the Bobcats need a basket, they turn to RaeQuan Battle. Battle leads the Bobcats in scoring with 17 points per game.
Jubrile Belo provides an interior presence for the Bobcats. Belo averages 12 points per night while leading the team in rebounding and shooting 60% from the floor.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Details
Fixture: Montana State Bobcats @ Arizona Wildcats
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 20, 8:00 PM ET
Venue: McKale Center, Tucson, Arizona
Montana State Bobcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Final Prediction
The Bobcats won't be able to compete with the Arizona Wildcats. Arizona is undefeated at home and has played as well as any team in America in the early going. Arizona wins this one going away. Take the Wildcats.
Arizona Wildcats -21 (-110) Over 157 (-110)
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