IPFW Mastodons will go to the free throw line vs North Dakota State Bison on Thursday, hoping to boost its 14-5 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the IPFW Mastodons before tip-off in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
IPFW Mastodons vs North Dakota State Bison Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Dakota State Bison sit at 12-6 (4-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the IPFW Mastodons are currently 14-5 (5-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? North Dakota State is 8-7 OU, and IPFW is 8-5 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 263-ranked North Dakota State Bison and the No. 50-rated IPFW Mastodons in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up North Dakota State's No. 195 nationally ranked offense (71.28 points per game) against a IPFW Mastodons defense that sits as the No. 208 at 75.53 PPG. The North Dakota State Bison have been averaging 45.76% from the field, less than the Mastodons have managed so far this season (50.25% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Bryson Scott scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Mastodons to a win (they lost 66-63 to South Dakota at DakotaDome on Saturday).
North Dakota State was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Denver and falling by a 79-55 score at Magness Arena.
- IPFW is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
- IPFW is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- IPFW is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing North Dakota State
- IPFW is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing North Dakota State
- North Dakota State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- North Dakota State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Dakota State's last 5 games
- North Dakota State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
IPFW at South Dakota State, Saturday, January 21st
North Dakota State at Western Illinois, Saturday, January 21st
