The North Dakota State Bison (2-6) will travel to James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (6-1). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
North Dakota State Bison at Iowa State Cyclones ATS Odds
In their last game, the Cyclones won big over the Omaha Mavericks, 82-55, while the Bison were beaten by the Drake Bulldogs, 95-88.
Iowa State played a perfect contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.215 (below their season average of 0.291) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 32.2). Omaha put up marks of 0.068 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. North Dakota State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 14.6). Michael Jacobson played a key role for Iowa State with 13 points and 10 rebounds. North Dakota State, meanwhile, was lifted by Vinnie Shahid, who recorded 29 points, five rebounds and five assists.
There’s a decent chance that North Dakota State struggles to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, Iowa State ranks 76th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while North Dakota State has forced the 13th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).
North Dakota State Bison vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Dakota State ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Iowa State ranks 301st in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- The Bison rank 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Cyclones rank 193rd (13.7).
- Iowa State ranks 226th in steals per game (5.5) while North Dakota State ranks 288th (4.6).
- The Cyclones rank 84th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Bison rank 289th (33.2).
- Iowa State ranks 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while North Dakota State ranks 244th (2.4).
