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<p>Betting on today's Jackrabbits and Bison game? Catch the action at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. South Dakota State is favored by -2.5 in this Summit conference matchup the against North Dakota State. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota State Bison +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scheels Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Jackrabbits Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>South Dakota State has been the favorite in 21 of its 30 games this season, going 13-8 in those contests. Over the team's past 10 road games, it has gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Coming off a 72-62 win over North Dakota, South Dakota State is 18-12 overall and has won four straight games. The Jackrabbits are 11-4 in Summit League play.</p><p>South Dakota State has an ATS record of 14-13 this season. As the favorite, the Jackrabbits are 10-11 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-6 and over their last 3 road games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Dakota State has an over/under record of 16-11 this season, and their games have averaged 149.2 points. Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148), and 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 150 points per game.</p><p>Against North Dakota, the South Dakota State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 77.3 points per game. They scored 72 points and posted a field goal percentage of 50.9% in the game. The team's top scorer is Zeke Mayo, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.3, while William Kyle III also carries a PPG average of 13.1 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Jackrabbits' defense is ranked 176th in the country at 72.2 points per contest. South Dakota State's three-point defense is currently 242nd in the country at 8.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.9% of their shots vs. South Dakota State.</p><h3>Are North Dakota State Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>North Dakota State will look to bounce back from a 20-point loss to South Dakota in their last game. The Bison are 7-3 at home this season and have won five straight games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 7-3.</p>

<p>On the season, North Dakota State is 15-15, including an 8-7 record in Summit League games. They have gone 5-12 on the road, compared to 7-3 at home. As the underdog, they are 5-12, while they are 7-3 when favored.</p><p>North Dakota State has an ATS record of 11-16 this season, going 5-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bison are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is similar to the average over/under line in North Dakota State's games this season (144.6). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average of 136 points scored.</p><p>The North Dakota State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. South Dakota. Overall their field goal percentage was 46.4% while connecting on 6 threes. Andrew Morgan led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Jacari White contributed 16 points for the Bison.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Dakota State defense is giving up an average of 74.0 points per contest. North Dakota State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the South Dakota offense to knock down 54% of their shots on their way to putting up 88 points.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 14th ranked Western Conference Portland Trail Blazers (19-48) will travel to take on the 9th ranked Eastern Conference Chicago Bulls (33-35) at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls are favored by 7.5 and the over/under line is 213.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-104 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Portland Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Portland is 19-48 this season and are currently 14th in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 8-36 and 1-14 against teams in their division.</p>

<p>The Trail Blazers are 8-24 on the road this season, and they have an average scoring differential of -10.2 points per game on the road. As underdogs, they are 18-43 straight-up and 30-30 against the spread.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Pelicans by a score of 126-107. The O/U line for that game was 215.5, and Portland was getting 13 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, Portland's games have averaged 223.6 points per game, and today's O/U line is set at 213. In 62 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 213.</p>

<p>Overall, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 31-35 this season, going 17-15 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the underdog.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the NBA with 107.7 points per game. However, they have actually been slightly better on the road, averaging 106.8 points compared to 108.6 at home.</p>

<p>One area where Portland has struggled this season is three-point shooting. They are 24th in the league in three-point percentage at 35% and have hit just 11.7 threes per game (24th).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Blazers are 19th in the NBA at 97.7 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are last in the league at just 22.9 per game.</p><p>So far, the Trail Blazers' defense is ranked 17th in the league at 115.9 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 57.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 35.2% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Can the Bulls Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Today, the Bulls are favored by 7.5 points against the Trail Blazers. This season, Chicago is 18-10 as the favorite and has won their last two games as the favorite. In games where they are favored, the Bulls have a scoring margin of +3.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Bulls are 35-32 overall and 14-13 at home. At home, they have an average scoring differential of -0.2 points per game. On the road, their ATS record is 18-15.</p>

<p>Chicago's over/under record for the season is 36-31-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today's O/U line is 213, and their games this season have averaged 225.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Chicago's most recent game was a 127-98 victory over the Wizards. The Bulls easily covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 224 points.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 33-35. Within the Central Division, they are in 4th place. In non-conference games, the Bulls are 15-13 compared to 18-22 against the East.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been below average this season, ranking 22nd in scoring at 112.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the league.</p>

<p>Chicago has been one of the better teams at getting to the rim, ranking 4th in two-point attempts. However, they are just 21st in two-point shooting percentage.</p><p>On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 14th in the league in points allowed at 113.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117.7 points per contest (28th). Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.1% and 36.6% from three-point territory.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 3/18/24

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