The North Dakota State Bison (9-11, 3-3 Summit) will attempt to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (15-6, 5-1 Summit) at Frost Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
North Dakota State Bison at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction
In the Bison’s last contest, they beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 67-65. North Dakota State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over North Dakota. The Bison had a rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.244), while the Fighting Hawks posted a mark of 0.217. North Dakota State received a boost from Deng Geu, who was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Jackrabbits beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in their last outing, 78-74. South Dakota State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over North Dakota. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 0.217 (matching their season average), while the Fighting Hawks posted a mark of 0.000 (below their season average of 0.211). Mike Daum was the game’s high scorer with 34 points on 14-for-24 shooting from the field.
After the Jackrabbits won all three contests against the Bison last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, South Dakota State won 78-57. The Jackrabbits had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (14.3 vs. 8.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 16.1).
South Dakota State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Jackrabbits rank 11th in offensive efficiency, while North Dakota State ranks 303rd in defensive efficiency. Also, the Bison rank 41st in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Jackrabbits rank 324th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.1 percent).
North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Dakota State ranks 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while South Dakota State ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (30.8).
The Jackrabbits rank 44th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Bison rank 246th (32.2).
South Dakota State averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 86th in the NCAA. North Dakota State ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
The Bison rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Jackrabbits rank 74th (3.1).
North Dakota State ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while South Dakota State ranks 68th (5.8).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 81.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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