The Denver Pioneers (5-17, 1-7 Summit) welcome the South Dakota Coyotes (14-8, 5-3 Summit) to Magness Arena. The Coyotes can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
South Dakota Coyotes at Denver Pioneers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pioneers were beaten by the North Dakota State Bison, 82-70, while the Coyotes beat the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 91-80.
The Coyotes knocked down 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.551). Denver, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 16.4). Ade Murkey played a key role for Denver with 24 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyler Hagedorn had a good game for South Dakota, contributing 31 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Hagedorn led the Coyotes to an 80-78 victory. He scored a game-high 26 points. The Coyotes’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pioneers. South Dakota had a rate of 7.0, while Denver posted a mark of 12.6.
It could be a tough game for Denver on the offensive glass. The Pioneers rank 344th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.8 percent), while South Dakota ranks 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent). Moreover, the Coyotes’ ninth-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.8) will try to exploit the Pioneers’ 316th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 106.0).
South Dakota Coyotes at Denver Pioneers ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota ranks 81st in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Denver ranks 232nd (24.6).
- The Pioneers rank 182nd in steals per game (5.7) while the Coyotes rank 241st (4.3).
- Denver is 26th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while South Dakota is 52nd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Coyotes rank 106th in assists per game (13.7) while the Pioneers rank 232nd (11.0).
- South Dakota ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Denver ranks 151st (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Coyotes have scored an average of 86.8 points per game (8.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
