Montana vs Louisville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey shouts instructions to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Tennessee won 77-55. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
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  • Louisville is a -31.5 point favorite vs Montana
  • Total (Over/Under): 167.5 points
  • Montana / Louisville TV channel: ACC+

The Montana Grizzlies visit KFC Yum! Center to take on the Louisville Cardinals on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Louisville, KY.

Louisville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -31.5 (-110).

The Montana vs. Louisville Over/Under is 167.5 total points.

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Montana vs. Louisville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana+31.5 -110O 167.5 -115
Louisville -31.5 -110U 167.5 -105

Montana vs Louisville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this college basketball game with 77.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana vs Louisville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 66.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+12.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+4.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 34 games (+20.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 34 games (+19.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 35 games (+12.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.85 Units / 24% ROI)

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -10.36% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.65 Units / 21.99% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 0.35% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.28% ROI

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (879 points/772 shots) this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Montana allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,446 points/1,979 shots) last season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Montana has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (879 points/772 shots) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Montana has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (347 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,463 points/1,827 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 48% (450/927) in the first half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (879 points/772 shots) this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Montana allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,446 points/1,979 shots) last season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Montana has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (879 points/772 shots) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Montana has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (347 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,463 points/1,827 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 48% (450/927) in the first half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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