Basketball Game Preview: Gallatin Raptors vs. Helena Bengals

After both having extra time off, the Gallatin Raptors and the Helena Bengals will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gallatin will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak dating back to last season.

Last Saturday, Gallatin was fully in charge, breezing past Flathead 61-15. Fans of the Raptors have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Helena, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 49-40 victory over Billings Senior last Saturday.

Helena's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.2 points per game. As for Gallatin, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.

Gallatin came up short against Helena in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 49-42. Will Gallatin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.