Eastern Washington at Montana

These two teams have faced each other twice earlier in the year (once home and once away for each team) and Montana has won both games. Not only did Montana win both games, but they won by an average of 14ppg. When one looks at this, they would think that the line on a neutral court would be something around 14, but that is not the case here as it is less than half this number. Montana is without any major injuries to be noted and is a much better team than Eastern Washington as their 21-6 record shows (vs 15-14 for E. Wash). Montana scores more points per game and gives up less points per game than Eastern Washington. They also shoot at a higher percentage, get more rebounds, have a deeper bench and have fewer turnovers per game than Eastern Washington. The greatest difference may be scene on a neutral court though as Montana has scored 81ppg and given up just 57ppg while Eastern Washington has given up 78ppg and scored just 65ppg. This game has all the makings of a blowout and while the final score may not show the blowout this game will be shortly after halftime, take Montana giving the points for two stars.