The South Dakota Coyotes (11-7, 2-2 Summit) will be at the Scheels Center to take on the North Dakota State Bison (11-6, 2-1 Summit) in a Summit matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
South Dakota Coyotes at North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bison were beaten by the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 79-73, while the Coyotes were victorious over the Omaha Mavericks, 91-81.
The Coyotes made 27 of their 36 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 14.3). North Dakota State, on the other hand, held Oral Roberts to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 36.8). North Dakota State’s Vinnie Shahid had a good outing, putting up 25 points. Meanwhile, South Dakota received a boost from Stanley Umude, who recorded 27 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Coyotes won 75-65. The Coyotes’ 9.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bison, who had a mark of 16.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
North Dakota State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. North Dakota State ranks 18th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while South Dakota forces the fifth-fewest turnovers (15.3 percent). Additionally, the Coyotes, who rank 337th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.3 percent), will square off against the Bison, who rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (82.5 percent).
South Dakota at North Dakota State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while South Dakota ranks 257th (17.9).
- The Bison rank 194th in steals per game (5.4) while the Coyotes rank 225th (4.4).
- South Dakota allows the 38th-fewest blocks per game (2.7) while North Dakota State ranks 42nd (2.7).
- The Bison rank 119th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Coyotes rank 230th (33.1).
- North Dakota State ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (9.2) while South Dakota ranks 64th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Coyotes have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 8.4 for the season.
