Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Jackrabbits. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on Summ, and it’s hosted by the Jackrabbits at Frost Arena in Brookings, SD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 161 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Denver.
DENVER PIONEERS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Denver Pioneers +8.5
This game will be played at Frost Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.
WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Jackrabbits.
- Even though we have South Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Denver at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 161 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Are the Pioneers Ready for a Road Win?
Today, Denver will face off against South Dakota State in their 29th game of the season. So far, they have a record of 15-13. When playing away from home, the Pioneers have a 5-10 record this year, while going 6-3 when playing at home. As of today’s game, Denver has an ATS record of 11-12-1. Looking at their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.
Through 28 games, Denver has an over/under record of 18-6-0 with their games averaging a combined 166.4 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Pioneers’ games have averaged 164 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.
In their recent matchup, the Denver offense ended with 77 points against North Dakota State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54% and made 6 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Pioneers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 23.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.
Currently, the Pioneers’ defense holds the 327th rank in the nation, allowing 81.2 points per game. The Denver defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed North Dakota State to connect on 6 threes.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Jackrabbits?
South Dakota State has played 27 games so far this year and have a 15-12 overall record. In away games, the Jackrabbits are 5-7 this season while they have a 6-5 record at home. As of today’s game, South Dakota State holds a 10-13 ATS record. Looking at their last ten games, South Dakota State has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through 27 games, South Dakota State has an over/under record of 13-10-0, with their games averaging 148.6 points per game on average. When assessing the Jackrabbits’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 151 points per game.
The South Dakota State offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Kansas City. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.3% and connected on 7 threes. The South Dakota State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.
The Jackrabbits’ defense is presently ranked 189th nationally, allowing an average of 72.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kansas City, the Roos finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 72 points vs. South Dakota State.