The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (22-8, 13-2 Summit) will wrap up the regular season on the road when they meet the North Dakota State Bison (20-8, 11-3 Summit) at Scheels Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bison lost a tough one against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 71-68, while the Jackrabbits were victorious over the South Dakota Coyotes, 85-80.
South Dakota State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.274 (above their season average of 0.233) and a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 16.7). For those same stats, South Dakota was 0.169 and 10.9, respectively. North Dakota State, meanwhile, held North Dakota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.8 (below their season average of 26.5). North Dakota State’s Tyson Ward had a solid performance, putting up 24 points and six rebounds. South Dakota State rallied around Noah Freidel, who had 26 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Alex Arians led the Jackrabbits to a 78-73 win. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. South Dakota State’s 0.288 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Dakota State, who had a rate of 0.083.
This contest figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses face off. North Dakota State currently ranks 37th with 110.3 points per 100 possessions and South Dakota State is 14th (112.4).
South Dakota State at North Dakota State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while South Dakota State ranks 209th (23.0).
- The Bison rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Jackrabbits rank 101st (3.2).
- North Dakota State is ninth in the nation with 9.5 assists allowed per game while South Dakota State is 56th with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
- The Bison rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Jackrabbits rank 137th (6.5).
- South Dakota State ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.4) while North Dakota State ranks 155th (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 8.1 for the season.
