South Dakota Coyotes vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Looking to win big? The Coyotes and Lumberjacks face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Rolle Activity Center in Flagstaff, AZ. In this non-conference matchup, South Dakota is favored by -1 against Northern Arizona. The over/under for the game is 158 points.

SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +1

This game will be played at Rolle Activity Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
• Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Coyotes Come Through as Road Favorites?

South Dakota improved to 4-3 on the season with a 94-80 win over Idaho State on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Coyotes entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.

South Dakota took control early, leading 46-33 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 48 points but allowed 47, nearly matching Idaho State’s output after the break.

South Dakota’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.6%, thanks in large part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts. They also connected on 78.1% of their free throws, going 25 for 32 from the line.

AJ Burgin led the way with 25 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes and shooting 61.5% overall in just 23 minutes. Chase Forte added 21 points and 6 assists, while Isaac Bruns contributed 18 points in 19 minutes. Paul Bruns and Dylan Darling each hit 2 threes, with Darling shooting 66.7% from deep.

South Dakota’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. Their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts, also at a 50% clip.

From beyond the arc, South Dakota allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 78%. The Coyotes gave up 14 offensive rebounds as well.

Does Northern Arizona Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Northern Arizona fell to 3-3 on the season after an 83-76 road loss to Oral Roberts on Wednesday. The Lumberjacks entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Northern Arizona allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.

Northern Arizona put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.6% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they made only 54.5% of their free throws.

Issac McBride led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Trent McLaughlin added 24 points, though he shot just 3 of 10 from deep. Carson Towt contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Despite Northern Arizona’s defense holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, they still gave up 83 points. The Lumberjacks limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting just 37% on 9/24 from inside the arc.

However, Northern Arizona struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing 13 threes on 31 attempts (41%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 (81%).