The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (8-3) can continue a six-game home winning streak when they square off with the Savannah State Tigers (3-7) at Frost Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Savannah State Tigers vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they were defeated by the Texas A&M Aggies, 98-83. Texas A&M out-rebounded Savannah State. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (23 vs. 16), defensive rebounds (45 vs. 27) and total rebounds (68 vs. 43). Collins Joseph was Savannah State’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Jackrabbits beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes in their last matchup, 79-74. The Jackrabbits had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 27.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.407). With 20 points and 13 rebounds, Mike Daum put together a good outing for South Dakota State.
Daum has averaged 0 points over the last five games for South Dakota State.
South Dakota State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Jackrabbits rank 13th in offensive efficiency, while Savannah State ranks 340th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (44.9) while South Dakota State ranks 281st in three pointers allowed per game (28.1).
The Jackrabbits rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Tigers rank 270th (23.8).
South Dakota State ranks 57th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Savannah State ranks 292nd (48.9).
The Tigers rank 15th in steals per game (8.6) while the Jackrabbits rank 217th (5.0).
South Dakota State averages 1.9 blocks per game, which ranks 204th in the country. Savannah State ranks 205th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 15.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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