The Drake Bulldogs (4-1) will square off against the North Dakota State Bison (2-5) at U.S. Bank Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Drake Bulldogs vs. North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison were blown out by the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 102-60, while the Bulldogs defeated the Boise State Broncos, 83-74.
Drake played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.483 (above their season average of 0.221) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 18.2). For those same stats, Boise State was 0.154 and 15.4, respectively. North Dakota State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 21.1). North Dakota State received a boost from Deng Geu, who had 12 points and six rebounds. Nick McGlynn played well for Drake, putting up 23 points and 13 rebounds.
The elite offense of North Dakota State will face off against the mid-tier defense of Drake. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bison offense ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage (0.544), while the Drake defense ranks 206th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509). The Bison should have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 319th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 percent), could struggle to get second chance points against the Bison, who rank 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Drake Bulldogs vs. North Dakota State Bison Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Dakota State ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Drake ranks 245th (14.4).
- The Bison rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bulldogs rank 181st (3.5).
- Drake ranks 175th in steals per game (6.1) while North Dakota State ranks 288th (4.6).
- The Bison rank 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Bulldogs rank 220th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- North Dakota State ranks 86th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Drake ranks 234th (36.4).
