The South Dakota Coyotes (4-0) try to stay undefeated when they go head-to-head with the SIUE Cougars (2-2) at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
SIUE Cougars at South Dakota Coyotes ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Coyotes dismantled the Texas Southern Tigers 88-69, while the Cougars edged the UIW Cardinals 57-55.
SIUE dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 29.6) and a turnover percentage of 17.4 (better than their season average of 18.7). For those same stats, UIW was 27.0 and 23.7, respectively. The Coyotes, on the other hand, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.712 (above their season average of 0.596) and held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.1). Tyler Hagedorn played a key role for South Dakota with 33 points and eight rebounds. Mike Adewunmi, meanwhile had a good game for SIUE, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds.
The physical South Dakota offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Coyotes rank 52nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while SIUE ranks 314th in FTA rate allowed (0.274). It will also be a tale of two styles as the up-tempo Cougars rank 30th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Coyotes rank 270th.
SIUE Cougars at South Dakota Coyotes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- South Dakota ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while SIUE ranks 267th (15.1).
- The Coyotes rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Cougars rank 150th (22.1).
- SIUE ranks 236th in blocks per game (2.3) while South Dakota ranks 239th (2.3).
- The Coyotes rank 77th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while the Cougars rank 279th (37.5).
- South Dakota ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while SIUE ranks 235th (7.1).
