A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the North Dakota State Bison (12-6, 3-1 Summit) when they challenge the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (8-11, 2-3 Summit) at Scheels Center. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bison barely escaped the South Dakota Coyotes, 72-70, while the Fighting Hawks were blown out by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 87-66.
The Bison, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.517, had a solid mark of 0.582 and had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 14.5). North Dakota, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 27.2). North Dakota State received a boost from Tyree Eady, who recorded 18 points. Meanwhile, Marlon Stewart had a solid performance for North Dakota, contributing 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Bison dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, North Dakota State won 74-70. North Dakota State’s 0.286 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Dakota, who had a mark of 0.175. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
North Dakota State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. North Dakota State ranks 15th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while North Dakota forces the fifth-fewest turnovers (15.3 percent).
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at North Dakota State Bison Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while North Dakota ranks 169th (7.5).
- The Bison rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Fighting Hawks rank 80th (33.4).
- North Dakota State ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while North Dakota ranks 54th (2.9).
- The Bison rank 12th in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Fighting Hawks rank 126th (12.4).
- North Dakota State ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while North Dakota ranks 118th (22.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
- The Fighting Hawks have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, North Dakota has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
