The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (17-13, 9-6 Summit) welcome the North Dakota State Bison (14-15, 8-7 Summit) to Hilliard Gates Center as the regular season comes to a close. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Mastodons fell to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 88-82, while the Bison were defeated by the South Dakota Coyotes, 75-65.
North Dakota State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 20.8) while Purdue Fort Wayne did a terrific job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Purdue Fort Wayne rallied around John Konchar, who put up 27 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyson Ward had a solid performance for North Dakota State, contributing 28 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Konchar led the Mastodons to a 90-87 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 38 points. The Mastodons’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bison. Purdue Fort Wayne had a rate of 12.3, while North Dakota State posted a mark of 15.4.
The productive offense of Purdue Fort Wayne will go head-to-head against the porous defense of North Dakota State. The Mastodons currently rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Bison are 302nd in defensive efficiency. The Mastodons should have the edge on that side of the ball.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Purdue Fort Wayne, ATS Winner – Purdue Fort Wayne, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 20th in assists per game (16.3) while North Dakota State ranks 218th (11.7).
- The Mastodons rank 178th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Bison rank 257th (31.6).
- North Dakota State ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 50th (5.5).
- The Bison average 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. The Mastodons rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.5) while North Dakota State ranks 193rd (2.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, up from 0.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mastodons have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
