The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (19-6, 9-1 Summit) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (9-15, 3-8 Summit) at Frost Arena. The game begins at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction
In the Fighting Hawks’ last contest, they were beaten by the North Dakota State Bison, 74-70. North Dakota State’s 0.286 free throw rate was their biggest strength over North Dakota, who had a mark of 0.175. The Bison’s mark was above their season average of 0.243. North Dakota’s Cortez Seales had a good outing, recording 21 points and seven rebounds.
The Jackrabbits beat the Denver Pioneers in their last contest, 92-82. South Dakota State was lights out from beyond the arc (14-29; 48.3 percent). Denver, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (24-26; 92.3 percent). With 28 points and 12 rebounds, South Dakota State’s Mike Daum had a good game.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Daum scored a game-high 34 points in the first matchup, in which the Jackrabbits defeated the Fighting Hawks 78-74. He also recorded 21 rebounds. South Dakota State had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.000). North Dakota, meanwhile, made 14 of its 33 three pointers (42.4 percent).
The high-powered offense of South Dakota State (eighth in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 117.2) will face off against the mid-tier defense of North Dakota (183rd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 102.4). The Jackrabbits figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Fighting Hawks, who rank 318th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 percent), might have a tough time getting second chance points against the Jackrabbits, who rank 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
North Dakota vs. South Dakota State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Dakota ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while South Dakota State ranks 279th (30.5).
The Jackrabbits rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Fighting Hawks rank 211th (34.0).
North Dakota ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while South Dakota State ranks 72nd (3.0).
The Jackrabbits rank 135th in steals per game (6.1) while the Fighting Hawks rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Fighting Hawks have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, North Dakota has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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