The South Dakota Coyotes (2-2) clash with the UMBC Retrievers (4-1) at Gateway Christian Academy. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
UMBC Retrievers vs. South Dakota Coyotes Free Prediction
The Retrievers come in on a high note after beating the High Point Panthers in their last contest, 68-59. The Retrievers had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.174) and had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 19.3). UMBC received a boost from Brandon Horvath, who contributed 11 points and seven rebounds.
In the Coyotes’ last outing, they dropped a close one to the Air Force Falcons, 65-62. Air Force’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over South Dakota. The Falcons had a rate of 21.1 (below their season average of 28.0), while the Coyotes posted a mark of 13.9 (below their season average of 29.9). South Dakota’s Trey Burch-Manning had a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, South Dakota ranks 36th in offensive efficiency and UMBC ranks 31st in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMBC ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while South Dakota ranks 247th (19.7).
The Coyotes rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Retrievers rank 172nd (6.4).
South Dakota averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. UMBC ranks 204th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
The Coyotes rank 25th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Retrievers rank 90th (12.4).
UMBC ranks 264th in blocks per game (2.3) while South Dakota ranks 282nd (2.0).
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