Long Beach State vs South Dakota State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Long Beach State vs South Dakota State Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 8th, at Frost Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Beach’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Jackrabbits’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Long Beach State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Long Beach State and South Dakota State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Beach and Jackrabbits.

How Good is Long Beach State?

Long Beach State in the first game faced off against a non-D1 team and it was a dominant victory for them. Long Beach State faced off against the University of La Verne, and they scored 93 points on the way to the victory. The defense is also good giving up only 48 points. At halftime, they were up 46-25 and in the second half, they were even better. Devin Askew had a strong game putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. TJ Wainwright had a strong game putting up 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists. In this game, Long Beach State is going to need another strong defensive game. LBSU will play against San Francisco, Portland, Gonzaga, and Fresno State following this game.

South Dakota State Coming off a Win

South Dakota State in the first game faced off against McNeese State and they were able to secure an 80-73 victory. At halftime, they were tied, but in the second half, they scored 47 points on the way to the victory. South Dakota State had four different players that put up at least 12 points, and they are going to need the balanced attack again in this game to find success. Joe Sayler was the top player putting up 18 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Oscar Cluff also impressed putting up 14 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists. South Dakota State will face Northern Colorado after this one.

Long Beach State vs South Dakota State Prediction

Give me Long Beach State getting the points here. South Dakota State’s defense showed some holes in the first game and I think people are sleeping on this Long Beach State team. Players like Devin Askew are going to have a strong game for Long Beach State and that is going to be the difference here as Long Beach State is going to keep this game close. Back Long Beach State against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Long Beach State +9.5