The South Dakota Coyotes (1-0) meet the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (1-0) at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. South Dakota Coyotes Betting Prediction
The Lumberjacks come in on a high note after defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last outing, 97-82. The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 20.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 24.2). With 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Bernie Andre was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Coyotes’ previous matchup, they easily got past the York (NE) Panthers, 83-58. The Coyotes had a much better free throw rate (0.266 vs. 0.055) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 24.4). With 22 points and eight rebounds, Trey Burch-Manning played well for South Dakota.
The Coyotes won the only game against the Lumberjacks last season, 90-77. The Coyotes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 23.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.362).
The prolific offense of South Dakota will square off against the porous defense of Northern Arizona. Dating back to last season, the Coyotes rank 32nd in offensive efficiency, while the Lumberjacks are 326th in defensive efficiency. The Coyotes should have the advantage on that end of the court. Also, the Lumberjacks have been among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 19th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.297). The Coyotes, meanwhile, rank 52nd at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.199.
Northern Arizona at South Dakota Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Dakota ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Northern Arizona ranks 275th (15.2).
The Coyotes rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Lumberjacks rank 241st (7.1).
South Dakota ranks 71st in rebounds per game (37.7) while Northern Arizona ranks 239th (33.8).
The Lumberjacks rank 162nd in blocks per game (3.1) while the Coyotes rank 246th (2.0).
South Dakota ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7) while Northern Arizona ranks 266th (24.2).
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