The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (3-2) will be at home in Frost Arena when they meet the North Alabama Lions (2-2). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
North Alabama Lions at South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Odds
In their last game, the Jackrabbits were beaten by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 90-73, while the Lions defeated the Samford Bulldogs, 61-55.
The Lions forced 18 turnovers and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.441 (below the 0.525 mark opponents have averaged against North Alabama this season). South Dakota State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 vs. 30.2). South Dakota State’s Douglas Wilson played well, finishing with 15 points and 14 rebounds. North Alabama, meanwhile, was led by Jamari Blackmon, who had 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, South Dakota State figures to have a considerable advantage. Since last season, the Jackrabbits offense ranks fourth in that metric at 0.570, while the North Alabama defense ranks 253rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.516).
North Alabama vs. South Dakota State ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Alabama ranks 54th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while South Dakota State ranks 324th (29.2).
- The Jackrabbits rank 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Lions rank 250th (4.6).
- North Alabama ranks 87th in steals per game (6.9) while South Dakota State ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Jackrabbits average 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. The Lions rank 276th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- South Dakota State ranks 83rd in assists per game (14.4) while North Alabama ranks 292nd (10.8).
