Montana Takes on Wisconsin in March Madness First Round Showdown: Predictions & Odds
Montana and Wisconsin clash in a highly anticipated NCAA Tournament First Round matchup in Denver on Thursday at 1:30 pm ET on TBS. Montana enters on a 14-1 hot streak, while Wisconsin holds a solid 10-5 record in their last 15 games.
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Latest Odds:
- Wisconsin: -17.5 points (-115)
- Moneyline: Wisconsin -2100 / Montana +1100
- Total: 152.5 (Under -115)
Montana Analysis:
- Strong 19-12-3 ATS record this season
- 13-5-3 ATS in conference play
- Won 11 of last 14 games by 5+ points
- Potential concern: Early season 30+ point losses to Oregon and Tennessee
- Showed offensive capability with 91 points against Northern Colorado
Wisconsin Breakdown:
- Impressive 22-13 ATS record
- 16-8 ATS in Big Ten play
- Led by John Tonje (19.2 PPG) and John Blackwell (15.5 PPG)
- Nation's best free-throw shooting at 82.4%
- 15-10 record as favorites this season
- Covered in 11 of their last 12 wins
Key Statistics:
- Wisconsin ranks 152nd in adjusted tempo
- Badgers averaging 9.7 offensive rebounds (272nd)
- Montana averaging 7.2 offensive rebounds (356th)
Best Bets:
- Over 152.5 points (-105)
- Montana's improved scoring ability
- Wisconsin's offensive potential
- Potential late-game scoring opportunities
- Montana +17.5 (-115)
- Strong recent form
- Ability to score in bunches
- Wisconsin's streaky offensive tendencies
Despite Montana's early-season struggles against top competition, their current form suggests they can keep this game within the spread, while both teams' scoring capabilities point to a high-scoring affair.
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