The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (1-1) will travel to the Athletics-Recreation Center to go head-to-head against the Valparaiso Crusaders (2-1). The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Valparaiso Crusaders ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Crusaders beat the SIUE Cougars, 89-76, while the Fighting Hawks got blown out by the eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 97-66.
Valparaiso played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.393 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8. For those same stats, SIUE put up marks of 0.118 and 30.2, respectively. North Dakota, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 11.5). Valparaiso was led by Javon Freeman-Liberty, who put up 30 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Filip Rebraca played a key role for North Dakota with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
It could be a difficult game for Valparaiso on the offensive glass. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Crusaders rank 196th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 percent), while North Dakota ranks 43rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Valparaiso Crusaders ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Dakota ranks 180th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Valparaiso ranks 304th (17.9).
- The Crusaders rank 239th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Fighting Hawks rank 242nd (34.1).
- The Crusaders average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 149th in the nation. The Fighting Hawks rank 212th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- North Dakota ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Valparaiso ranks 72nd (2.9).
