The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (18-6, 8-1 Summit) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the Denver Pioneers (7-15, 2-6 Summit) at Magness Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Denver Pioneers ATS Prediction
In the Jackrabbits’ last matchup, they beat the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 86-80. One of South Dakota State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Golden Eagles were just 4-8 (50.0 percent). With 23 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Mike Daum was the top scorer from either team.
The Pioneers fell to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in their last contest, 91-81. Purdue Fort Wayne’s 7.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Denver, who had a rate of 19.2. The Mastodons’ mark was better than their season average of 15.8. With 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Ronnie Harrell Jr. was the game’s high scorer.
Denver could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Pioneers currently rank 303rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while South Dakota State ranks 12th in FTA rate allowed (0.166). Additionally, the Jackrabbits’ 11th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 116.8) will go head-to-head against the Pioneers’ 332nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 111.3).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Skyler Flatten put up 20 points in the first game, in which the Jackrabbits beat the Pioneers 78-66. South Dakota State did a terrific job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Denver, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 8.0).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Denver Pioneers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Dakota State ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.8) while Denver ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
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The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, down from 12.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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