North Dakota Fighting Hawks at FGCU Eagles Betting Prediction 11/29/19

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The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (2-4) will travel to Alico Arena to clash with the FGCU Eagles (2-5). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. FGCU Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles beat the Florida Tech Panthers 73-59, while the Fighting Hawks had no trouble getting past the North Central (MN) Rams 115-50.

North Dakota played a flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.156) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 25.4). North Central (MN) had marks of 0.054 and 7.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Eagles, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 21.7) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 22.9). FGCU’s Dakota Rivers played well, putting up 18 points and five blocks. Aanen Moody was a key piece for North Dakota with 16 points and six rebounds.

It might be a tough matchup for FGCU on the offensive glass. Since the 2018-19 season, the Eagles rank 261st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 percent), while North Dakota ranks 44th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent). Additionally, the Fighting Hawks rank 315th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.189), while the Eagles rank 58th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.196).

North Dakota vs. FGCU Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • North Dakota ranks 68th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while FGCU ranks 246th (24.1).
  • The Eagles rank 109th in steals per game (6.8) while the Fighting Hawks rank 222nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • North Dakota ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.1) while FGCU ranks 227th (36.2).
  • The Fighting Hawks rank 95th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Eagles rank 253rd (14.4).
  • North Dakota ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while FGCU ranks 147th (3.3).