The Colorado Buffaloes (7-3) clash with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-3) at Coors Events Center. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 15, 2017.
Colorado is a 2.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 149 points.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction
The Jackrabbits come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in their last contest, 99-63. The Jackrabbits made 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.634 (above their season average of 0.544). With 25 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Mike Daum was the top scorer from either team.
In the Buffaloes’ last matchup, they were beaten by the San Diego Toreros, 69-59. San Diego’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Colorado. The Toreros had a rate of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.524), while the Buffaloes posted a mark of 0.287 (below their season average of 0.526). George King had a good performance for Colorado, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 4-for-16 shooting.
A focal point for the Colorado offense is getting to the free throw line. The Buffaloes rank 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288), but South Dakota State is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 14th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.162). Furthermore, the Jackrabbits rank 13th in turnover percentage (15.2 percent), while the Buffaloes rank 306th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.9 percent).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Colorado Buffaloes Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
South Dakota State averages 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Colorado ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Jackrabbits rank 68th in assists per game (15.4) while the Buffaloes rank 230th (11.4).
Colorado ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.6) while South Dakota State ranks 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
The Jackrabbits rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Buffaloes rank 37th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, down from 10.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
