Montana State vs. Washington State

This the third road game in four contests for Montana State. They like to run but lack defense and rebounding, losing two games ago to Pacific while getting outrebounded 40-28, including 16-4 on the offensive glass. They step up in competition to face Washington State of the Pac 12. Washington State has won all five of its games playing sensational defense, ranked #25 in the nation in scoring defense (58.6 points per game) and #14 in opponent's field goal percentage (34.8%). The Cougars have yet to allow more than 68 points in five games. Washington State has kept opponents off the offensive glass, grabbing 30.4 defensive rebounds per game ranking #37 as opponents get just 27.3% of offensive rebound chances. Montana State is the fourth Big Sky team for Washington State to face in six games, and the third straight having beaten Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Portland State. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Play Washington State on the moneyline.