North Dakota State Bison Open as College Basketball Underdog vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the North Dakota State Bison at Frost Arena on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the North Dakota State Bison in this one, their betting line was listed as 10-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 21-7 so far on the season, and 14-10 ATS vs the number. The North Dakota State Bison, meanwhile, are 18-10 and 9-16 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen South Dakota State go 14-10 and the North Dakota State Bison go 8-17 on betting totals.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits rated this week at No. 35 and the North Dakota State Bison sitting at No. 123.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and North Dakota State is ranked No. 170 in NCAA basketball at 35.61 per game. Contrast that with South Dakota State's No. 69 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, South Dakota State is the No. 85-ranked team in the country at 7.71 per game, while North Dakota State rates No. 157 at 6.79 per game.