The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (19-6, 9-1 Summit) and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (9-15, 3-8 Summit) go head-to-head at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits will try to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Jackrabbits were victorious over the Denver Pioneers, 92-82, while the Fighting Hawks were beaten by the North Dakota State Bison, 74-70.
South Dakota State’s 0.667 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Denver, who had a mark of 0.492. The Jackrabbits’ mark was above their season average of 0.590. North Dakota, meanwhile, held North Dakota State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.5 (below their season average of 21.9). South Dakota State’s Mike Daum played well, recording 28 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Cortez Seales fueled North Dakota with 21 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Daum led the Jackrabbits to a 78-74 win. He registered a double-double with 34 points and 21 rebounds. South Dakota State had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.000). North Dakota, meanwhile, made 14 of its 33 three pointers (42.4 percent).
South Dakota State figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Jackrabbits currently rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while North Dakota ranks 183rd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, put-back points figure to be tough to come by for the Fighting Hawks. They rank 318th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.9 percent, while the Jackrabbits are 19th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent).
North Dakota vs. South Dakota State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while South Dakota State ranks 279th (30.5).
- The Jackrabbits average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 135th in the country. The Fighting Hawks rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Jackrabbits rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Fighting Hawks rank 211th (34.0).
- North Dakota ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while South Dakota State ranks 72nd (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Hawks have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, North Dakota has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
