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North Dakota St. Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center — Vermillion, SD

Article updated Feb 29, 6:19 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The USC Trojans will face the 19th-ranked Washington State Cougars in a Pac-12 showdown on Thursday night. The Trojans have a record of 11-16 overall and 5-11 in Pac-12

Game outlook

The USC Trojans will face the 19th-ranked Washington State Cougars in a Pac-12 showdown on Thursday night. The Trojans have a record of 11-16 overall and 5-11 in Pac-12 action, while the Cougars hold a strong record of 21-7 overall and 12-5 in conference play. The game is set to start at 10:30 PM EST. North Dakota St. is the betting favorite, opening at -2.5 with the current line at North Dakota St. -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bison -170 | Coyotes +142

Spread: Bison -3.5 (-110) | Coyotes +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that North Dakota St. will win straight-up is 63%.

North Dakota St. Bison

The USC Trojans secured a significant victory over rival UCLA with a 62-56 win, splitting the season series. Boogie Ellis led the Trojans with 24 points, propelling them to keep the Bruins at bay and potentially finish the season strong. Despite being 9th in the Pac-12, the Trojans hope to capitalize on the momentum from the win. On the other hand, North Dakota St. has a power ranking of 116 and is #143 in offense, scoring an average of 75.07 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 73.78 points per game. The Bison are 14-14 this season, shooting 47.09% from the field and 72.27% from the free-throw line. They make 38.04% of their three-pointers, ranking 13th in the NCAAB. Defensively, they allow 45.90% field goals and 73.70% free throws. North Dakota St. averages 34.59 rebounds per game and 11.78 offensive assists, ranking #239 and #292 respectively. They allow 34.50% of three-pointers and average 32.22 defensive rebounds per game. The dagger from @iamkobejohnson 🗡️ pic.twitter.com/Shpn12g800

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South Dakota Coyotes Analysis

The Washington State Cougars had their eight-game winning streak come to an end with a 73-61 loss to Arizona State, following their upset win over #4 Arizona. Isaac Jones led the team with a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds, but the Cougars struggled from long range, shooting just 3-of-18. Despite this setback, the Cougars are looking to bounce back with a win over the Trojans on Thursday night. In terms of Pac-12 rankings, the Cougars are seventh in scoring, third in field goal shooting, and second in scoring defense. They are also ranked third in total rebounds per game and seventh in turnovers per game. On the other hand, the South Dakota Coyotes have a power ranking of 307 and are struggling on defense, allowing an average of 79.25 points per game. Offensively, they are ranked #101 for scoring, with solid shooting percentages from the field and free throw line. They are also strong on the boards, averaging 38.46 rebounds per game. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot over 44% from the field and struggle against the three-pointer. Additionally, they are ranked #34 in defensive rebounds per game. #Pac12MBB Freshman of the Week, presented by @Nextiva : Rueben Chinyelu 🐾 Full release ➡️ https://t.co/INZDmo4cSD pic.twitter.com/mpiUZW4nDf

Washington State Cougars Favored to Defeat USC Trojans in Thursday Night Matchup

The Washington State Cougars are positioned to have a strategic advantage over the USC Trojans in their upcoming matchup on Thursday night. The Cougars previously demonstrated their dominance on the glass and perimeter in their first encounter, resulting in an 8-point victory at USC. Additionally, Washington State showcased their superiority in points in the paint and points off the bench. Conversely, USC has struggled with their field goal percentage, ranking eighth overall for the season. In order to secure a victory, the Trojans will need to overcome the Cougars' top-rated field goal defense. Washington State is expected to limit USC to one-and-done possessions and utilize their stronger bench to outlast the Trojans. Based on these factors, the Cougars are the favored team to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Bison vs Coyotes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bison vs Coyotes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · North Dakota St. Bison-130 → -170Moved
  • Moneyline · South Dakota Coyotes+110 → +146Moved
  • Spread · North Dakota St. Bison-2.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · South Dakota Coyotes+2.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

North Dakota St. Bison
12-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
South Dakota Coyotes
8-18 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-29T11:19:01.611Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-29South Dakota Coyotes 75 · North Dakota St. Bison 66
  • 2023-03-05South Dakota Coyotes 68 · North Dakota St. Bison 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

South Dakota Coyotes defeated North Dakota St. Bison 88-68

South Dakota Coyotes defeated North Dakota St. Bison 88-68 on February 29, 2024, a 20-point decision in the series. South Dakota Coyotes' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 45-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded North Dakota St. Bison -3.5 (-110) spread, South Dakota Coyotes covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 151.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TgodfreySpread · North Dakota St. Bison -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidTotal · Under 148.5 (-110)Loss