South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State prediction, odds: 2022 Summit League Tournament title picks, bets
Tue, Mar 8, 2022
NCAAB News (AP)
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are one of the top offensive teams in the nation as they rank first in field-goal percentage (52.8) and second in points (87.1). Therefore, it's not very surprising that they have won 20 consecutive contests. South Dakota State (29-4, 18-0) looks to extend the streak when it meets the North Dakota State Bison (23-9, 13-5) on Tuesday in the 2022 Summit League Tournament championship game. The Jackrabbits rolled past South Dakota 83-60 in the semifinals, while the Bison advanced by trouncing Oral Roberts 92-72 on Monday.
Tipoff from the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, SD is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Jackrabbits are six-point favorites in the latest South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State odds at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 150. Before making any North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from Spotrac's advanced computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to Spotrac now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State:
- South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State spread: Jackrabbits -6
- South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State over-under: 150 points
- South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State money line: Jackrabbits -260, Bison +210
- SDS: The Jackrabbits are 1-6 against the spread in their last seven games following a straight-up win by at least 20 points
- NDS: The Bison are 6-1 ATS in their last seven overall contests
The Jackrabbits have scored at least 80 points in all but two of the contests during their 20-game winning streak and fell just shy of the mark in their 79-60 triumph over St. Thomas-Minnesota on Feb. 19. They recorded 90 and 80 points in their victories against North Dakota State, with Baylor Scheierman leading South Dakota State in both contests with 22 and 23, respectively. The sophomore guard is tied for the team lead with an average of 16.3 points and tops the Jackrabbits in rebounding (7.9), assists (4.6) and steals (1.3).
Douglas Wilson also is averaging 16.3 points and registered a game-high 21 on 8-of-11 shooting against South Dakota on Monday. The senior forward also began the tournament strong as he topped the Jackrabbits with 22 points in their 87-79 quarterfinal victory against Omaha. Wilson has been solid on the boards as well, notching at least seven rebounds in each of his last three outings.
The Bison are appearing in the Summit League tournament championship game for the fourth straight season and eighth time in 10 years. They had their bid for a third consecutive title dashed by Oral Roberts last campaign but exacted a bit of revenge with their semifinal triumph on Monday. Sam Griesel is averaging 13.9 points in 2021-22 but came up with his best offensive performance of the season in the victory.
The junior guard matched his career high with a team-leading 26 points on 12-of-18 shooting while also recording nine rebounds and eight assists. Greisel has produced at least 21 points in five of his last seven outings. Freshman forward Grant Nelson scored 20 points against the Golden Eagles, marking the third time this season he reached the mark, as he went 9-for-11 from the floor while also grabbing eight boards.
Spotrac's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 155 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at Spotrac.
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