The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (18-6, 8-1 Summit) and the Denver Pioneers (7-15, 2-6 Summit) face off at Magness Arena. The Jackrabbits will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Denver Pioneers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pioneers were beaten by the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 91-81, while the Jackrabbits defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 86-80.
The Jackrabbits made 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.593 vs. 0.507). Denver, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.1 (above their season average of 26.9). Denver rallied around Ronnie Harrell Jr., who had 24 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Daum, meanwhile played well for South Dakota State, finishing with 23 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Skyler Flatten led the Jackrabbits to a 78-66 win. He produced 20 points. South Dakota State did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (19-23; 82.6 percent). Denver, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 8.0).
Getting to the line could be scarce for Denver in this showdown. The Pioneers rank 303rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while South Dakota State ranks 12th in FTA rate allowed (0.166). Moreover, the 11th-ranked offense of the Jackrabbits (offensive efficiency of 116.8) will try to take advantage of the 332nd-ranked defense of the Pioneers (defensive efficiency of 111.3).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Denver Pioneers Betting Pick
College 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 (38.7) while Denver ranks 205th (34.6).
- The Pioneers rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Jackrabbits rank 71st (3.0).
- The Jackrabbits average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 111th in the country. The Pioneers rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- South Dakota State ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.8) while Denver ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 7.3 for the season.
