South Dakota Coyotes vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

Betting on today’s Coyotes and Anteaters game? Catch the action at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA, as the Anteaters hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with the Anteaters being the favored team playing at home against the Coyotes.

SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Dakota Coyotes +15.5

This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Anteaters.
• Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like South Dakota at +15.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Coyotes Offense Score Enough on the Road?

South Dakota’s most recent game ended in a 70-68 win over Western Illinois, giving them a 7-3 record. This season, the Coyotes have a 3-1 record on the road and are 0-2 at home. As of now, South Dakota holds a 3-3 ATS record as they prepare to face UC Irvine. In their last five games, the team has an impressive 3-0 record vs. the spread.

In 10 games, South Dakota comes in with an over/under mark of 3-3-0, with their games averaging 150.7 points per game. When analyzing the Coyotes’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 142 points per game and an over/under record of 1-2.

The South Dakota offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Western Illinois. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.9% while connecting on 5 threes. Paul Bruns was the leading scorer for the Coyotes, putting up 19 points. In addition, Bostyn Holt contributed 14 points.

Currently, the Coyotes’ defense holds the 120th rank in the nation, allowing 69.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Dakota’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.0% this season.

Will the Anteaters Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

So far this season, UC Irvine has played 10 games and has a record of 6-4. In their road games, they have a 1-4 record, while they are undefeated at home with a 4-0 record. Prior to today’s matchup, UC Irvine holds a 7-2 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.

Through 10 games, UC Irvine has an over/under record of 3-5-1 with their games averaging a combined 140.8 points per game so far. When analyzing the Anteaters’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 139 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3-1.

Most recently, the UC Irvine offense finished with just 62 points vs. San Diego State. For the game, they hit 7/21 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 40.4%. Justin Hohn led the scoring for the Anteaters, contributing 16 points. Additionally, Derin Saran chipped in with 14 points.

Currently, the Anteaters’ defense holds the 77th rank in the nation, allowing 66.8 points per game. UC Irvine will look once again to perform well on defense, holding San Diego State to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.