It will be a battle between Summit opponents when the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (8-12, 2-5 Summit) welcome the South Dakota Coyotes (8-11, 2-4 Summit) to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
South Dakota Coyotes at North Dakota Fighting Hawks Free Prediction
The Coyotes are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-68 loss to the Omaha Mavericks in their last contest. Omaha’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over South Dakota. The Mavericks had a rate of 40.0 (above their season average of 22.8), while the Coyotes posted a mark of 22.6 (below the 28.7 mark opponents have averaged against Omaha this season). Stanley Umude led South Dakota in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
In the Fighting Hawks’ previous matchup, they dropped a close one to the North Dakota State Bison, 67-65. North Dakota State’s 0.259 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Dakota, who had a rate of 0.217. The Bison’s mark was above their season average of 0.244. With 14 points on 3-for-16 shooting, Marlon Stewart led North Dakota in scoring.
North Dakota should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fighting Hawks currently rank 81st in effective field goal percentage (0.538), while South Dakota ranks 210th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.505).
South Dakota Coyotes at North Dakota Fighting Hawks ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Dakota, ATS Winner – North Dakota, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Dakota ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while South Dakota ranks 131st (4.1).
The Coyotes rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Fighting Hawks rank 141st (7.0).
North Dakota ranks 220th in rebounds per game (34.0) while South Dakota ranks 268th (31.5).
The Coyotes rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Fighting Hawks rank 70th (12.0).
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The Coyotes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fighting Hawks have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
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