The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-2) take on the North Dakota State Bison (2-3) at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
North Dakota State Bison at East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Prediction
In the Bison’s last contest, they blew out the Towson Tigers, 76-51. North Dakota State’s 9.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Towson, who had a mark of 23.3. The Bison’s mark was better than their season average of 16.0, while the Tigers’ was above their season average of 17.3. Rocky Kreuser was a key piece for North Dakota State with eight points and 10 rebounds.
The Buccaneers beat the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last game, 77-63. The Buccaneers held the Bearkats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 33.6) and had a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.156). With 17 points and nine rebounds, East Tennessee State’s Mladen Armus played well.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams battle. Since the 2017-18 season, the Buccaneers rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while North Dakota State ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent). Also, the Bison rank 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while the Buccaneers rank 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473).
North Dakota State at East Tennessee State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 22nd in steals per game (7.7) while North Dakota State ranks 288th (4.5).
The Buccaneers rank 58th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Bison rank 259th (33.6).
East Tennessee State ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.3) while North Dakota State ranks 238th (2.5).
The Bison average 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. The Buccaneers rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
North Dakota State allows the 16th-fewest assists per game (10.4) while East Tennessee State ranks 29th (11.1).
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