South Dakota State vs North Dakota State Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/4/23
North Dakota State Bison (8-14) vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (13-11)
February 4, 2023 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -7 / North Dakota State Bison +7; Over/Under: +143
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The North Dakota State Bison and South Dakota State Jackrabbits meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Frost Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview
The North Dakota State Bison are averaging 72.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 73.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Grant Nelson is averaging 17 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Boden Skunberg is averaging 13.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Andrew Morgan is the third double-digit scorer and Tajavis Miller is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The North Dakota State Bison are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The North Dakota State Bison are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are averaging 69 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Zeke Mayo is averaging 17.3 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Matt Dentlinger is averaging 10.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. William Kyle III is dishing 1 assist and Charlie Easley is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Trends
The Bison are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. The Jackrabbits are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 4-1-1 in Bison last 6 overall. The over is 5-2 in Jackrabbits last 7 overall. The underdog is 5-1-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are playing the better ball right now, and they’re at home, but the bottom line is neither of these teams are all that great. North Dakota State has been competitive for the most part and comes into this game hot offensively. This is a rivalry game where you can often throw numbers out the window. I’ll take a shot with the road dog.
