The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (17-5, 5-0 Summit) visit South Dakota to take on the Coyotes (17-5, 5-1 Summit) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, and will air on ESPN Full Court.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 158 points with South Dakota opening as a 3-point favorite.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at South Dakota Coyotes Betting Prediction
The Jackrabbits will be looking for a similar result after blowing out the Western Illinois Leathernecks in their last contest, 98-70. The Jackrabbits knocked down 18 of their 20 free throws (90.0 percent) and held the Leathernecks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.3 (below their season average of 24.8). South Dakota State received a boost from David Jenkins Jr., who was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Coyotes played, they were victorious over the Omaha Mavericks, 85-71. The Coyotes knocked down 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (above their season average of 31.5). Tyler Hagedorn was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
This meeting figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses square off. South Dakota ranks 49th with 113.3 points per 100 possessions and South Dakota State is seventh (119.7).
South Dakota State heads into the contest with records of 17-5 straight up (SU) and 11-5 against the spread (ATS). Of the Jackrabbits’ 16 games that accepted bets, 11 have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, South Dakota is 17-5 SU and 11-6 ATS. Of the Coyotes’ 17 games that accepted bets, 9 have finished over the O/U total.
Mike Daum and Reed Tellinghuisen have played at a high level over the last five games for South Dakota State. Daum has averaged 29.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Not to be outdone, Tellinghuisen has recorded 18.0 points a game during that span.
After the Jackrabbits won two out of three games against the Coyotes last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, South Dakota State won 74-71. South Dakota State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (22-28; 78.6 percent). South Dakota, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 16.0).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. South Dakota Coyotes Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, South Dakota State is 7-3 ATS with 9 overs and 1 under.
South Dakota is 2-4 ATS at home with 4 overs and 2 unders.
South Dakota State ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while South Dakota ranks 228th (19.0).
The Jackrabbits rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Coyotes rank 82nd (3.2).
South Dakota ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while South Dakota State ranks 84th (12.5).
The Coyotes average 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. The Jackrabbits rank 104th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
South Dakota State and South Dakota average 5.3 steals allowed per game, which ranks 41st in the nation.
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, South Dakota State is 4-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
South Dakota is 3-2 ATS with 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push over their last five games.
The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 12.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Coyotes have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
P.S. If you would like to hear Ej and Erik give out their play for this game, tune in to the Get More Sportscast for January 24.
