South Dakota Coyotes vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Planning on watching today’s Coyotes and Broncos game? Catch the action at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. South Dakota is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Western Michigan. The game’s over/under currently sits at 155 points.

SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +1.5

This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Broncos.
• Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Is It the Coyotes Game to Lose on the Road?

South Dakota Coyotes Recent Game/Games

The Coyotes faced the Hawkeyes on Tuesday, November 12th, losing 96-77 in an away game. Despite being +20 point underdogs, South Dakota managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 42-36 at halftime, the Coyotes allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points reached 173, just under the 174.5 O/U line.

Kaleb Stewart and Josh Dix led the Coyotes to 77 points in their last game, with Stewart scoring 26 points and Dix adding 23. Dix was particularly efficient, hitting 8 of 10 shots overall and 5 of 6 from beyond the arc, finishing with 5 assists.

As a team, South Dakota shot 44.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They connected on 31.2% of their three-pointers, going 10 for 32, and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% of their attempts. The Coyotes also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.

South Dakota’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with the team going 24/37 from inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, South Dakota’s defense gave up 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. The opposition also went 9/12 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their shots. South Dakota allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Taking a Look at the Broncos Chances at Home

Western Michigan cruised to a 92-69 victory over Canisius on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Broncos were -5.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

After leading 41-24 at halftime, Western Michigan scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The Broncos’ offense was dominant, especially in the 2nd half, as they pulled away for the win.

Western Michigan’s offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 92 points while shooting 63.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.7%, thanks to hitting 75.7% of their two-point attempts and 43.5% from beyond the arc.

The Broncos dished out 24 assists, with Paul McMillan IV leading the way, scoring 23 points despite shooting just 33.3%. Seryee Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6, while Brandon Muntu and JaVaughn Hannah each added 14 points, with Muntu hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.

Western Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 63% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 75% on two-pointers, with 28 makes on 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Broncos gave up 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.