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North Dakota State to Face Butler in First Ever Matchup, Butler Favored with -13 Opening Line

This content discusses an upcoming non-conference basketball game between North Dakota State and Butler. North Dakota State is coming off a win against Northern Colorado, while Butler suffered a loss to #17 Houston. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two Division I programs. Butler is the betting favorite with a -13 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bison +325 | Bulldogs -350
• Spread: Bison +13 (-110) | Bulldogs -13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 78%.

North Dakota St. vs Butler Stats

North Dakota St. Bison

North Dakota State's basketball team extended their winning streak to four games with a victory over Northern Colorado in their previous game. The Bison are now 7-4 overall and have yet to play in Summit League action. They dominated Northern Colorado from the start, jumping ahead 10-0 early on and maintaining the lead throughout the game. North Dakota State shot 53.7% from the field, won the rebounding battle, and had standout performances from players like Jacksen Moni. In terms of statistics, the Bison rank 143rd in scoring offense, with strong performances in three-point shooting and free throw percentages. Defensively, they are below average in scoring defense, but show strength in other categories such as field goal percentage and defensive rebounds. Overall, North Dakota State is ranked 151 in offense and 231 in defense, with a power ranking of 52. They have shown solid performances this season and have the potential to continue their success in the future.

Butler Bulldogs Analysis

Butler suffered a tough loss to Houston, ending their six-game win streak. The Bulldogs struggled offensively, shooting only 28.3% from the field and losing the rebounding battle. Augusto Cassia and Patrick McCaffery led the team with 11 points each. Despite the loss, Butler has a solid defense, allowing 65.6 points per game. Jahmyl Telfort is the team's leading scorer, averaging 16.3 points per game. The Bulldogs shoot well from beyond the arc, hitting 40.4% of their three-point attempts. Overall, Butler has a power ranking of 83 and are ranked 172nd in offense, scoring an average of 76.63 points per game. Their defense, however, is ranked 34th, allowing an average of 63.88 points per game.

Butler faces tough challenge against North Dakota State despite recent success

The upcoming game presents a significant challenge for North Dakota State's basketball team, which is currently on a four-game winning streak. Despite their recent success, the Bison have primarily faced lower-ranked opponents. Their only matchup against a top 100 KenPom ranked team resulted in an overtime victory against Santa Clara. North Dakota State has struggled on the road this season, suffering defeats to teams like CSU Bakersfield, Southern Illinois, and Samford. On the other hand, Butler had a strong winning streak prior to a loss against Houston. The Bulldogs possess strong perimeter shooting skills, similar to the Bison, and will have the home-court advantage in the upcoming game. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support Butler in this upcoming contest.

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