The Idaho Vandals (2-4) will travel to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to go head-to-head against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-3). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Idaho Vandals at North Dakota Fighting Hawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Fighting Hawks lost to the Montana State Bobcats, 81-76, while the Vandals easily got past the West Coast Baptist Eagles, 98-44.
Idaho dominated every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.193) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.529). West Coast Baptist recorded marks of 0.045 and 0.311, respectively, for those same stats. North Dakota, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (13-28; 46.4 percent). Billy Brown was a key piece for North Dakota with 17 points. Idaho, meanwhile, was led by Trevon Allen, who contributed 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Vandals dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Idaho won 96-71. Idaho’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Vandals had 14 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Fighting Hawks had four and 20, respectively.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Since last season, North Dakota has preferred to play fast (33rd in possessions per game), while Idaho has been slower-paced (261st in possessions per game). Additionally, the Vandals rank 39th in effective field goal percentage (0.547), while the Fighting Hawks rank 321st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.539).
Idaho Vandals at North Dakota Fighting Hawks Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Dakota ranks 36th in steals per game (7.5) while Idaho ranks 289th (4.5).
- The Vandals rank 83rd in assists per game (14.9) while the Fighting Hawks rank 184th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Idaho ranks 239th in blocks per game (2.6) while North Dakota ranks 260th (2.3).
- The Vandals rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Fighting Hawks rank 259th (37.1).
- North Dakota ranks 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while Idaho ranks 263rd (24.0).
