A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (22-7, 12-2 Summit) when they challenge the South Dakota Coyotes (11-15, 5-8 Summit) at Frost Arena. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
South Dakota Coyotes at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Jackrabbits beat the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 92-83, while the Coyotes won big over the Denver Pioneers 72-45.
South Dakota dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.499) and a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average). Denver was 0.355 and 0.109, respectively, for those same stats. South Dakota State, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.186 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 23.6). For those same stats, Purdue Fort Wayne put up marks of 0.068 and 18.2, respectively. Mike Daum played a key role for South Dakota State with 38 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks. South Dakota, meanwhile, received a boost from Stanley Umude, who contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Alex Arians led the Jackrabbits to a 79-61 win. He registered a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Jackrabbits’ 35.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Coyotes, who had a mark of 25.0.
The Coyotes’ Umude has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 19 points,6.4 rebounds,1.6 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Daum has averaged 28 points,13.0 rebounds during that same time frame for the Jackrabbits.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this contest. South Dakota State has preferred to play fast (53rd in possessions per game), while South Dakota has been more methodical (278th in possessions per game). Ball security should be an advantage for the Coyotes. They rank 29th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent). Conversely, the Jackrabbits force the 23rd-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.7 percent).
South Dakota Coyotes vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota ranks 53rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while South Dakota State ranks 291st (30.4).
- The Coyotes rank 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Jackrabbits rank 72nd (5.8).
- The Jackrabbits rank 40th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Coyotes rank 275th (31.5).
- South Dakota ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while South Dakota State ranks 118th (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Coyotes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 0.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
