North Dakota State Bison Home to North Dakota Fighting Hawks in NCAA Basketball Betting

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Scheels Arena Wednesday as the North Dakota State Bison look to beat the odds vs the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks opened as 7.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs North Dakota State Bison Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 6-3 and 1-5 ATS North Dakota State Bison will face the 4-2 North Dakota Fighting Hawks, who own a 1-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the North Dakota State Bison are 2-4 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 1-2.

The Bison - Fighting Hawks odds would favor the Fighting Hawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. North Dakota State is rated No. 305 in the current Odds Shark poll, while North Dakota is at No. 135.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and North Dakota is ranked No. 143 in NCAA basketball at 37 per game. Contrast that with North Dakota State's No. 221 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, North Dakota State is the No. 235-ranked team in the country at 5.67 per game, while North Dakota rates No. 143 at 7.33 per game.