North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota Coyotes ATS Prediction 02/28/19

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The North Dakota State Bison (14-14, 8-6 Summit) will be at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center to go head-to-head with the South Dakota Coyotes (11-16, 5-9 Summit) in a Summit matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

North Dakota State Bison at South Dakota Coyotes ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Coyotes fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 94-89, while the Bison were defeated by the Omaha Mavericks, 58-50.

North Dakota State held Omaha to an effective field goal percentage of 0.445 (below their season average of 0.556) while South Dakota was lights out from beyond the arc (14-32; 43.8 percent). Cody Kelley was a key piece for South Dakota with 21 points. North Dakota State received a boost from Vinnie Shahid, who had 13 points and five rebounds.

In their two matchups this season, the Bison have won both. North Dakota State won 71-65. North Dakota State’s 0.268 free throw rate was their largest strength over South Dakota, who had a mark of 0.111.

The Bison’s Shahid has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 21 points,4.4 assists,1.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Triston Simpson has averaged 17 points,5.2 rebounds,4.6 assists during that same time frame for the Coyotes.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. South Dakota currently ranks 270th in possessions per game (67.4) and North Dakota State is 278th (67.2).

North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota Coyotes Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Dakota State ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while South Dakota ranks 166th (22.1).
  • The Coyotes are 26th in the nation with 5.1 steals allowed per game while the Bison are 44th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • North Dakota State ranks 279th in rebounds per game (31.6) while South Dakota ranks 286th (31.4).
  • The Bison rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Coyotes rank 129th (3.6).
  • South Dakota ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while North Dakota State ranks 100th (12.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Coyotes have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (15.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (11.5 above their season average).
  • The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 0.5 for the season.