South Dakota State vs North Dakota Prediction Basketball Picks 12-31-23
South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-7) vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks (8-6)
2023-12-31 15:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -10.5 -- Over/Under: 144
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The North Dakota Fighting Hawks and South Dakota State Jackrabbits face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at The Betty. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free North Dakota vs South Dakota State prediction.
What an Awful Season for South Dakota State
The transfer portal has hit South Dakota State the last couple of years and that has led to them really struggling this season. In the last game against Norfolk State, South Dakota State scored 65 points, but the defense gave up 84 points and that led to the blowout defeat. Kalen Garry had a strong game putting up 17 points, three assists, and two rebounds. The offense for South Dakota State is averaging 74.7 points while their defense is giving up 71.5 points per game. The offense hasn’t been awful overall this season, but the defense has been a major issue. The defense is ranked 197th in college basketball. Guard Zeke Mayo has been the top player for South Dakota State averaging 17 points while shooting 45 percent from the field. South Dakota State will face Weber State, Montana State, St. Thomas, and Denver.
North Dakota Coming Off Blowout Loss
North Dakota currently sits with an 8-6 record overall but they are coming off a blowout loss in the last game. North Dakota faced off against the University of St Thomas in the last game and they looked terrible. The offense only managed 45 points and that led to the 25 point defeat. B.J. Omot did have 11 points, but he was the only player that found any real success with the offense. North Dakota on the season is averaging 73.1 points while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. In this game if North Dakota wants to find success the defense is going to need to step up.
North Dakota vs South Dakota State Betting Prediction
North Dakota is going to find success here. South Dakota State’s defense is giving up 71.5 points per game and they are going to really struggle to slow down the Fighting Hawks here. The players around Omot are going to step up for North Dakota and that is going to be the difference here as North Dakota is going to get the job done here. Back North Dakota against the spread here.
