The Sioux hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Houston Baptist Huskies pay a visit to Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on the college basketball betting menu.

The Sioux bring a 12-14 record (1-0 ATS) to this tilt against the 9-18 Huskies, who are 2-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed North Dakota go 0-1 so far and the Huskies go 2-1.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Sioux, most recently No. 218 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Huskies, who rate No. 194 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 71-67 victory for the Sioux.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits North Dakota's No. 197-ranked offense, averaging 67 PPG, against a Huskies defense that ranks No. 341 at 79.8 PPG. The Sioux field goal percentage has averaged 43.7% so far, more than the Huskies marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.1% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Houston Baptist owns the country's No. 344-rated mark, allowing 88.9 points per game on the highway. North Dakota, on the other hand, rates No. 93 in scoring at home.

Houston Baptist was a 75-56 loser in its last match on the road against Utah Valley. The Huskies got 11 points from Anthony Hill, but it was Utah Valley that prevailed in a 75-56 final on Thursday at UCCU Center.

North Dakota was a 67-59 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Longwood. North Dakota earned a 67-59 victory over Longwood on Saturday, getting 19 points from Aaron Anderson at Willet Hall.

Next up:
Houston Baptist home to Texas-Pan American, Saturday, March 3
North Dakota home to Texas-Pan American, Monday, February 27