The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (11-16, 5-9 Summit) will be at the Hilliard Gates Center to meet the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (17-12, 9-5 Summit) in a Summit matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Mastodons fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 92-83, while the Fighting Hawks dismantled the Denver Pioneers, 81-63.
The Fighting Hawks forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.581 (above their season average of 0.529). Purdue Fort Wayne, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 12.4). John Konchar had a solid performance for Purdue Fort Wayne, contributing 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists. North Dakota, meanwhile, was lifted by Kienan Walter, who contributed 19 points and five rebounds.
The Mastodons have won both contests against the Fighting Hawks this season. Purdue Fort Wayne won 84-73. Purdue Fort Wayne did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-18; 88.9 percent). North Dakota, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.9 vs. 10.3).
It could be a tough matchup for Purdue Fort Wayne on the offensive glass. The Mastodons are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 276th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.4 percent. Meanwhile, North Dakota ranks 58th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.7 percent. Additionally, the Fighting Hawks, who rank 308th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.192), could have a tough time getting to the line against the Mastodons, who rank 11th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.171).
North Dakota at Purdue Fort Wayne ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue Fort Wayne, ATS Winner – Purdue Fort Wayne, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 227th (24.4).
- The Mastodons average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. The Fighting Hawks rank 174th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 181st in rebounds per game (34.7) while North Dakota ranks 231st (33.7).
- The Mastodons rank 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Fighting Hawks rank 167th (2.7).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 19th in assists per game (16.4) while North Dakota ranks 136th (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mastodons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 5.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Fighting Hawks have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
