It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the North Dakota State Bison (13-6, 4-1 Summit) visit South Dakota State to take on the Jackrabbits (14-8, 5-2 Summit). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Odds
In their last game, the Jackrabbits were beaten by the South Dakota Coyotes, 99-84, while the Bison defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 83-74.
North Dakota State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 14.2) and a free throw rate of 0.351 (above their season average of 0.225). North Dakota recorded marks of 12.9 and 0.250, respectively, for those same stats. South Dakota State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 24.0). South Dakota State rallied around Matt Dentlinger, who had 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyson Ward had a good game for North Dakota State, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
The Jackrabbits dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent contest, South Dakota State won 78-77. One of South Dakota State’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-21 (95.2 percent), while the Bison were 8-11 (72.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses square off. South Dakota State ranks 32nd with 110.6 points per 100 possessions and North Dakota State is 49th (109.3). The Bison should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 11th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent). Conversely, the Jackrabbits force the 16th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.4 percent).
North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while South Dakota State ranks 160th (21.7).
- The Bison rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Jackrabbits rank 103rd (3.5).
- North Dakota State allows the eighth-fewest assists per game (9.3) while South Dakota State ranks 39th (10.6).
- The Bison rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Jackrabbits rank 109th (6.5).
- North Dakota State ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while South Dakota State ranks 118th (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 7.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (11.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
