It will be a battle between Summit opponents when the North Dakota State Bison (8-11, 2-3 Summit) welcome the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (8-11, 2-4 Summit) to the Scheels Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction
In the Fighting Hawks’ last outing, they were topped by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 78-74. South Dakota State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over North Dakota. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 0.217 (below their season average of 0.271), while the Fighting Hawks posted a mark of 0.000 (below their season average of 0.211). Cortez Seales played well for North Dakota, contributing 18 points and seven assists.
The Bison lost to the Denver Pioneers in their last matchup, 80-65. Denver’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over North Dakota State. The Pioneers had a rate of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.499), while the Bison posted a mark of 0.446 (below their season average of 0.538). With 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting, Rocky Kreuser led North Dakota State in scoring.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Fighting Hawks won the last game 86-77. The Fighting Hawks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bison. North Dakota had a rate of 6.7, while North Dakota State posted a mark of 21.0.
North Dakota could have a tough time creating turnovers. North Dakota State ranks 36th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while North Dakota forces the 173rd-most turnovers (19.6 percent). Furthermore, the Fighting Hawks rank 318th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.8 percent), while the Bison rank 32nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).
North Dakota at North Dakota State ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Dakota State ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while North Dakota ranks 147th (22.3).
The Bison rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Fighting Hawks rank 134th (7.2).
North Dakota is 17th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while North Dakota State is 59th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
The Fighting Hawks rank 202nd in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Bison rank 242nd (32.0).
North Dakota averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. North Dakota State ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
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The Fighting Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (9.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
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