A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (12-6, 2-1 Summit) when they meet the Denver Pioneers (5-13, 0-4 Summit) at Frost Arena. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Denver Pioneers vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Jackrabbits defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 79-74, while the Pioneers beat the Maine Black Bears 63-50.
Denver played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.151 and a turnover percentage of 13.5. For those same stats, Maine was 0.103 and 19.3, respectively. South Dakota State, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.543. Grand Canyon was 27.7 and 0.407, respectively, for those same stats. South Dakota State was led by Mike Daum, who contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds. Ronnie Harrell Jr., meanwhile was a key piece for Denver with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
The Jackrabbits dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last contest, South Dakota State won 81-77. The Jackrabbits’ 6.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Pioneers, who had a rate of 15.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Daum has taken his game to another level recently for South Dakota State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The high-octane offense of South Dakota State (11th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 118.3) will face off against the porous defense of Denver (334th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 112.1). The Jackrabbits figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Denver Pioneers at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State ranks 45th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Denver ranks 200th (34.6).
- The Jackrabbits rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Pioneers rank 215th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
- South Dakota State ranks 90th in assists per game (14.5) while Denver ranks 167th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 9.4 for the season.
