The Murray State Racers hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Frost Arena against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Murray State Racers before tip-off in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Murray State Racers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 5-7 so far on the season, and 1-8 ATS vs the number. The Murray State Racers, meanwhile, are 5-6 and 4-5 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen South Dakota State go 4-5 and the Murray State Racers go 7-1 on betting totals.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 266-ranked South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the No. 200-rated Murray State Racers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Murray State is ranked No. 149 in NCAA basketball at 36.71 per game. Contrast that with South Dakota State's No. 215 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, South Dakota State is the No. 45-ranked team in the country at 9.25 per game, while Murray State rates No. 34 at 9.45 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Murray State cruised to victory on Monday, running Bethel Tennessee out of the gym and running up a 103-65 score at CFSB Center.
The Jackrabbits used a 33-point performance from Mike Daum to help South Dakota State smack Idaho 80-77 on Saturday at Frost Arena.
- Murray State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Murray State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Murray State's last 8 games on the road
- South Dakota State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- South Dakota State is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Murray State home to Wright State, Thursday, December 22nd
South Dakota State at Drake, Monday, December 19th
