South Dakota State travels to Sam Houston State on Tuesday, hoping to boost its 2-2 record with a victory over the Bearkats.

This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Mercer University Center.

Supporters of the Jackrabbits have watched them go 2-2 and 0-0-1 ATS on the year, while the Bearkats are at 1-2 and 0-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Bearkats are 0-1, while the Jackrabbits have a 1-0 mark.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 166-rated South Dakota State taking on the No. 7-rated Bearkats in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 60-56 win for the Jackrabbits on Tuesday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Sam Houston State has the nation's No. 334-rated offensive output, at 51.7 PPG. The visiting Jackrabbits defense ranks No. 272 allowing on average 72.5 PPG. The Bearkats FG% has averaged 35.3% so far, less than the Jackrabbits marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.8% per game.

Defensively, South Dakota State features the nation's No. 196-rated defense on the road, allowing 71.5 points per game. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 146 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for South Dakota State, they were a 79-71 Sportsbook as they battled Niagara at home. They earned a push in the match as an 8-point favorite. South Dakota State got 23 points from Nate Wolters en route to a 79-71 victory over Niagara on Monday at Mercer University Center.

In their last action, Sam Houston State was a 60-38 loser on the road against Mercer. They failed to cover the 9–point spread as underdogs. Sam Houston State was run off the court by the Bears on Monday as Mercer routed them 60-38 at Mercer University Center.

Next up:
South Dakota State at Mercer, Wednesday, November 23
Sam Houston State at Niagara, Wednesday, November 23