Northern Colorado Bears vs North Dakota State Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Bison. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on Summ, and it’s hosted by the Bison at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and North Dakota State is favored by -1.5 against Northern Colorado in a non-conference matchup.

NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +1.5

This game will be played at Scheels Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Bison.
• Even though we have North Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Northern Colorado at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Bears?

Northern Colorado fell to 3-4 on the season after an 87-75 home loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Wednesday. The Bears entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.

After trailing 47-32 at halftime, Northern Colorado put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Northern Colorado put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc.

Isaiah Hawthorne and Miles Barnstable each scored 20 points, with Barnstable shooting 88.9% from the field. Hawthorne and Barnstable both hit 66.7% from three-point range, with Hawthorne going 4-for-6 from deep.

Despite Northern Colorado’s defensive struggles, allowing 87 points on 51% shooting, they couldn’t contain their opponent’s offense. The Bears gave up 16 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, resulting in a 66% shooting performance.

From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado allowed 9 three-pointers on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 66%.

Will the Bison Win at Scheels Center?

North Dakota State evened their season record at 4-4 with a 77-73 road win over Weber State on Wednesday. The Bison entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

They led 42-34 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game hit 150, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

North Dakota State’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, thanks in large part to hitting 15 of 34 three-point attempts at a 44.1% rate. They also made 12 of 16 free throws, good for 75%.

Jacksen Moni led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 80% from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts. Jacari White added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Viljami Vartiainen contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes.

North Dakota State’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, going 27/61. Inside the arc, they allowed 18/36 shooting for 50%.

From three-point range, the opponent hit 9/25 shots, good for 36%. North Dakota State also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws (71%). The Bison allowed 10 offensive rebounds.