Offense meets defense when the Colorado State Rams (5-5) welcome the South Dakota Coyotes (5-5) to Moby Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
South Dakota Coyotes vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Prediction
In the Coyotes’ last outing, they blew out 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). Trey Burch-Manning had a good outing for South Dakota, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds.
The Rams won big over the Colorado Christian Cougars in their last game, 100-66. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.466). With 14 points and 15 rebounds, Nico Carvacho had a good outing for Colorado State.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Colorado State currently ranks 46th in offensive efficiency and South Dakota ranks 60th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Coyotes rank 35th in turnover percentage (18.4 percent), while the Rams rank 349th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.0 percent).
South Dakota Coyotes vs. Colorado State Rams Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Dakota ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (8.8) while Colorado State ranks 219th (15.0).
The Rams rank 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the Coyotes rank 227th (20.0).
Colorado State ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while South Dakota ranks 106th (4.2).
The Coyotes rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Rams rank 52nd (5.5).
South Dakota averages 31.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the nation. Colorado State ranks 134th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Coyotes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (7.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
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