North Dakota State Bison vs Northern Colorado Bears Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northern Colorado vs North Dakota State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fargo.

Northern Colorado vs North Dakota State Prediction

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 line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and North Dakota State is favored by -1.5 at home against Northern Colorado.

Northern Colorado vs. North Dakota State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northern Colorado Bears at North Dakota State Bison
Where: Fargo at Scheels Center
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds NDKST -1.5, NCOL +100 | NDKST -121 O/U 151

Bears Preview: Can Northern Colorado Grab a Win on the Road?

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 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 47-32 at halftime, Northern Colorado put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Northern Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 9 threes at a 36% clip. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 24 attempts, also 66.7%.

Isaiah Hawthorne and Miles Barnstable both scored 20 points, with Barnstable hitting 8 of 9 shots and adding 3 assists. Nolan Minessale also had a strong game, scoring 18 points on 8 of 12 shooting. The Bears finished with 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team.

Bears Team Defense

Even with Northern Colorado giving up 87 points, they couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. The Bears allowed 16 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 66% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado's defense gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they made 16 free throws.

Bison Preview: Will North Dakota State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

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

After leading 42-34 at halftime, the Bison scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.

Bison Offense Breakdown

North Dakota State's offense was fueled by their three-point shooting in their last game, hitting 15 of 34 attempts for a 44.1% rate. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.9%, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%.

Jacksen Moni led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 80% from three-point range (4/5). Jacari White added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Viljami Vartiainen contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep.

Bison Team Defense

North Dakota State's defense gave up 73 points in their latest game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 tries, a 50% success rate.

From three-point range, the opposition connected on 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 14 times, making 10 for 71%. The Bison gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bears vs Bison Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Northern Colorado has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 77 points per game in these games.
The Bison are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bears have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
As the betting favorite, the Bison have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. North Dakota State posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.