South Dakota Coyotes at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons ATS Prediction 01/30/19

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The South Dakota Coyotes (9-12, 3-5 Summit) will be at the Hilliard Gates Center to go head-to-head against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (13-10, 5-3 Summit) in a Summit matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Mastodons beat the Denver Pioneers, 91-81, while the Coyotes lost to the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 65-59.

The Mastodons had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Pioneers had a free throw rate of 0.119 (below their season average of 0.196). South Dakota, meanwhile, held Western Illinois to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.7 (below their season average of 23.9). Purdue Fort Wayne’s Matt Holba had a good game, recording 23 points and seven rebounds. Triston Simpson, meanwhile fueled South Dakota with 17 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Stanley Umude led the Coyotes to an 87-73 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. The Coyotes’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Mastodons. South Dakota had a rate of 12.7, while Purdue Fort Wayne posted a mark of 21.1.

This contest should be a battle of conflicting paces. Purdue Fort Wayne prefers an up-tempo style of play (37th in possessions per game), while South Dakota is slower-paced (324th in possessions per game).

South Dakota at Purdue Fort Wayne Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Purdue Fort Wayne, ATS Winner – Purdue Fort Wayne, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while South Dakota ranks 191st (21.0).
  • The Mastodons rank 200th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Coyotes rank 265th (31.9).
  • South Dakota ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 68th (5.8).
  • The Mastodons rank 32nd in assists per game (16.0) while the Coyotes rank 181st (12.4).
  • Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while South Dakota ranks 171st (2.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mastodons have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
  • The Coyotes have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, South Dakota has lost by an average of 0.1 points.