Who's Playing

Montana State @ Southern Utah

Current Records: Montana State 20-6; Southern Utah 16-8

What to Know

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds will be returning home after a three-game road trip. Southern Utah and the Montana State Bobcats will face off in a Big Sky battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at America First Event Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Thunderbirds were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 100-95 to the Northern Colorado Bears.

Meanwhile, Montana State was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 88-86 to the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Southern Utah is expected to win a tight contest. True fans might be the only ones betting on them, currently 7-15 ATS, to cover the spread.

It was close but no cigar for Southern Utah as they fell 80-77 to Montana State when the two teams previously met in March of last year. The loss knocked the Thunderbirds out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at the Bobcats with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: America First Event Center -- Cedar City, Utah
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Thunderbirds are a 3-point favorite against the Bobcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Thunderbirds as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Montana State have won eight out of their last 11 games against Southern Utah.

  • Mar 12, 2021 - Montana State 80 vs. Southern Utah 77
  • Mar 05, 2020 - Montana State 73 vs. Southern Utah 65
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Southern Utah 59 vs. Montana State 53
  • Mar 04, 2019 - Montana State 90 vs. Southern Utah 83
  • Dec 29, 2018 - Montana State 92 vs. Southern Utah 62
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Montana State 69 vs. Southern Utah 66
  • Dec 28, 2017 - Montana State 104 vs. Southern Utah 99
  • Mar 07, 2017 - Southern Utah 109 vs. Montana State 105
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Montana State 83 vs. Southern Utah 78
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Montana State 80 vs. Southern Utah 73
  • Dec 31, 2015 - Southern Utah 93 vs. Montana State 82