The North Dakota State Bison will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the IPFW Mastodons at Scheels Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, North Dakota State sat as -3.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
IPFW Mastodons vs North Dakota State Bison Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Dakota State Bison sit at 13-14 (8-13 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the IPFW Mastodons are currently 17-12 (10-14 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? North Dakota State is 11-10 OU, and IPFW is 14-9-1 OU.
This game puts the North Dakota State Bison, most recently No. 163 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the IPFW Mastodons, who rate No. 59 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features North Dakota State's No. 136-ranked scoring average of 74.41 PPG, against a IPFW Mastodons defense rated No. 203 and allowing 75.38 PPG. The North Dakota State Bison FG% has averaged 47.04% to date this season, more than the IPFW Mastodons shooters have managed so far (45.54% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kason Harrell scored 20 points leading the Mastodons to a 90-74 victory over Western Illinois at Gates Sports Center on Wednesday.
The Bison blew out Mayville State on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 87-53 win at Scheels Center.
Next Betting Matchups
IPFW home to South Dakota State, Saturday, February 24th
North Dakota State at Western Illinois, Thursday, February 22nd