Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Dakota State vs West Georgia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Homewood.
North Dakota State vs West Georgia Prediction
Looking to win big? The Bison and Wolves face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wolves are hosting the game at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL. In this non-conference matchup, North Dakota State is favored by -8 against West Georgia. The over/under for the game is 144 points.
North Dakota State vs. West Georgia Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: North Dakota State Bison at West Georgia Wolves
- Where: Homewood at Pete Hanna Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds NDKST -8, NDKST -400 | UWG +310 O/U 144
Bison Preview: Can the Bison Lock in a Road Win?
North Dakota State's season continued with a 103-98 road loss to Samford on Tuesday. The Bison entered the game as +11 point underdogs but kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 201, well over the pre-game O/U line of 154.
After trailing 50-44 at halftime, NDSU tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 35 points while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the loss, the Bison showed resilience by covering the spread.
Bison Offense Breakdown
North Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 98 points with a 52.2% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, thanks to hitting 20 of 39 from beyond the arc, shooting 51.3% from three-point range.
Jacari White led the way with 30 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Luke Kasubke was also a key contributor, hitting 7 of 8 threes and finishing with 21 points. The Bison had 26 assists, with Rylan Jones dishing out 6, and Collin Holloway adding 11 rebounds to his 24-point performance.
Bison Team Defense
North Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 103 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 73% of their two-point attempts (30/41).
From three-point range, the opposing team shot 34%, making 10 of 29 attempts. North Dakota State also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 free throws (56%). The Bison allowed 18 offensive rebounds.
Wolves Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog West Georgia?
West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games
West Georgia fell 77-74 to Utah Valley on Tuesday, November 26th, in a home game where they were +15 point underdogs. The Wolves managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected.
Trailing 34-32 at halftime, West Georgia scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 139.5.
Wolves Offense Breakdown
West Georgia put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 55% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-21 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 70.6%, making 12 of 17 attempts.
The Wolves dished out 17 assists and grabbed just 4 offensive rebounds. Carter Welling led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Shelton Williams-Dryden added 18 points, hitting 8 of 11 shots, while Kyric Davis contributed 16 points, making 3 of 4 from three-point range.
Wolves Team Defense
West Georgia's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 22/40 inside the arc.
From three-point range, West Georgia's defense saw the other team hit 7/21 shots, good for 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. West Georgia limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.
Bison vs Wolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although North Dakota State has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, West Georgia has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 60 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Wolves have an ATS mark of just 4-3 in their last ten games. West Georgia posted a straight up mark of 0-7 in these matchups.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bison have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
North Dakota State vs West Georgia Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: North Dakota State -8 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.