The South Dakota Coyotes (6-7) will be at the Scheels Center to meet the North Dakota State Bison (5-8) in a Summit matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
South Dakota Coyotes vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 73-56, while the Coyotes dismantled the York (NE) Panthers, 83-58.
South Dakota played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.266 and a turnover percentage of 9.8. For those same stats, York (NE) was 0.055 and 24.4, respectively. North Dakota State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.446 vs. 0.477). North Dakota State was lifted by Rocky Kreuser, who put up 23 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Trey Burch-Manning was a key piece for South Dakota with 22 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Coyotes won the most recent matchup 76-72. The Coyotes’ 11.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bison, who had a mark of 22.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. North Dakota State ranks 277th in possessions per game (67.7) and South Dakota is 336th (65.8). Also, the Coyotes, who rank 309th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 percent), could have a tough time getting put-back points against the Bison, who rank 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.6 percent).
South Dakota Coyotes vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while South Dakota ranks 121st (4.2).
- The Bison rank 209th in rebounds per game (31.4) while the Coyotes rank 229th (32.3).
- The Coyotes rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Bison rank 62nd (5.9).
- South Dakota is 29th in the nation with 10.5 assists allowed per game while North Dakota State is 51st with 13.5 assists allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Coyotes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 0.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
