Montana State at South Dakota State

Montana State has split its last six games, including a 74-66 win over Idaho State as an underdog. They have balanced scoring and plenty of rebounding muscle with 6-6 junior Brian Goracke (15.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg) and senior Robert Ford III (13.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg). Montana State is third in the Big Sky from the free throw line (.749%), fifth in scoring, and fourth from long range. Montana State is 12-2 ATS on the road against defenses that force 12 or fewer turnovers per game. South Dakota State has lost three of four losing twice as chalk. This is the biggest they've been all season as a favorite, so back the big dog in a close one. Play Montana State.