The North Dakota State Bison (14-12, 8-4 Summit) and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (20-7, 10-2 Summit) clash at Scheels Center. The Bison look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison were victorious over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 85-73, while the Jackrabbits lost a winnable game to the Omaha Mavericks, 85-84.
North Dakota State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.182 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 15.3). Oral Roberts was 0.107 and 14.5, respectively, for those same stats. South Dakota State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). Vinnie Shahid had a good outing for North Dakota State, recording 22 points and five assists. Meanwhile, South Dakota State was lifted by Mike Daum, who put up 29 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Daum led the Jackrabbits to an 87-69 victory. He recorded a double-double with 30 points and 17 rebounds. South Dakota State made 11 of its 26 three pointers (42.3 percent). North Dakota State, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (11-13; 84.6 percent).
The Jackrabbits’ Daum has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 29 points,14.8 rebounds,1.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Shahid has averaged 18 points,3.2 assists,1.4 steals during that same time frame for the Bison.
North Dakota State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. North Dakota State ranks 39th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while South Dakota State forces the 28th-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Furthermore, the Jackrabbits’ seventh-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 117.0) will attempt to take advantage of the Bison’s 295th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 107.8).
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. South Dakota State ranks 289th in three pointers allowed per game (30.3).
- The Bison rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Jackrabbits rank 76th (5.9).
- North Dakota State ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while South Dakota State ranks 60th (2.8).
- The Jackrabbits rank 37th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Bison rank 266th (31.8).
- South Dakota State averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. North Dakota State ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 0.9 for the season.
