Idaho State Bengals vs South Dakota Coyotes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Looking to win big? The Bengals and Coyotes face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Coyotes are hosting the game at Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, SD. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with South Dakota being favored by -5 over Idaho State.

IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +5

This game will be played at Sanford Coyote Sports Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bengals.
• Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can the Bengals Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games

Idaho State fell to 1-4 on the season after an 84-70 road loss to UCLA on Wednesday. The Bengals, who entered the game as +24.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the score closer than expected.

After trailing 41-27 at halftime, Idaho State matched UCLA with 43 points in the second half. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 130.5.

Idaho State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, thanks in part to hitting 11 threes on 33 attempts (33.3%). Inside the arc, they were efficient, connecting on 61.9% of their two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, the Bengals shot 78.6%, making 11 of 14 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Tyler Bilodeau was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts, while Eric Dailey Jr. shot 77.8% overall and 66.7% from three.

Idaho State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 33 shots.

The Bengals also had trouble defending the perimeter, as their opponent shot 64% from three-point range, making 9 of 14 attempts. Idaho State sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 80%.

Will South Dakota Win at Home?

South Dakota’s season record dropped to 1-4 after a 96-79 road loss to Nebraska on Wednesday. The Coyotes entered the game as +22.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.

After trailing 54-35 at halftime, South Dakota scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 175, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.

In their latest game, the South Dakota Coyotes put up 79 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 56.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% on 8-of-28 shooting.

Connor Essegian led the way with 29 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 40% clip. Brice Williams added 21 points, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Chase Forte contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%.

South Dakota’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 20/35 inside the arc.

From three-point range, South Dakota’s opponent shot 39%, making 13 of 33 attempts. The Coyotes also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws (81%).