The Broncs will try to cover the spread at UTPA Fieldhouse on Saturday when they get a visit from the North Dakota Sioux in college basketball action.

The Sioux will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 1-0 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Broncs are 0-0 ATS. North Dakota is 0-1 against the total, while Texas-Pan American is 0-0 versus the number.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 306-rated Broncs and the No. 237-ranked Sioux, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 66-59 result in favor of the Sioux.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Texas-Pan American's No. 313 nationally ranked offense (60.8 points per game) against a Sioux defense that sits as the No. 225 at 68.9 PPG. The Broncs have been averaging 41.2% from the field, less than the Sioux have managed so far this season (43.5% on average).

Defensively, North Dakota features the nation's No. 313-rated defense on the road, allowing 77.7 points per game. Texas-Pan American, meanwhile, comes in at No. 273 nationally in scoring at home.

North Dakota was a 69-62 loser in its last match on the road against Houston Baptist. Troy Huff scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Sioux to a win (they lost 69-62 to Houston Baptist at Sharp Gym on Thursday).

Last time out for Texas-Pan American, they were a 77-69 loser as they battled Utah Valley at home. Texas-Pan American suffered a 77-69 loss against Utah Valley on Thursday, getting 23 points from Jared Maree in a losing effort at UTPA Fieldhouse.

Next up:
North Dakota at Chicago State, Thursday, February 9
Texas-Pan American home to CS Bakersfield, Wednesday, February 8