MIT Simulator - CBB Monday Pittsburgh vs Montana Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Grizzlies 74.16, Panthers 68.48 - Projected Margin of Victory: 5.68 - Current Line: +3.5 - Variance to Line: 9.18 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 9.18 points. Value is nearly double digits! Key factors noted: Pittsburgh, of course, has the name recognition and the home court edge here. Montana plays in the lesser-known Big Sky Conference and most will be looking at backing the bigger school here. The fact is that the Grizzlies are very talented and athletic and the Panthers lost all of their starters from last season. That dearth of experience led to a season-opening loss to Navy! Montana is off of a season-opening win. Though it was against weak competition, the Grizzlies gained confidence from the victory and are highly motivated for this game against Pittsburgh and a chance to advance and go to New York in this Legends Classic tournament. This type of early-season tourney means much more to a team like Montana than it does to Pitt. The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in road games with an O/U in a range of 140 to 144.5 points. Montana is 8-5 SU and ATS off of a game where they surrendered 60 points or less. The Panthers are 0-3 SU and ATS in home games with an O/U in a range of 140 to 144.5 points. Pittsburgh is 12-21 ATS as a favorite! Net edge factors for Grizzlies equating to upset victory by 5.68 points per MIT Simulator. Play: MONTANA