North Dakota State vs North Dakota Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota State vs North Dakota Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at The Betty. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Fighting Hawks’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota

-Recent betting trends in games played between North Dakota State and North Dakota

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

When these two teams faced off in January, NDSU secured the victory 87-82. 

Can North Dakota Make a Statement?

North Dakota is better than the record says. Do you remember earlier in the season when they gave Alabama everything they could handle? They haven’t found the most success in terms of wins, but they picked up a big one in the last game. The Fighting Hawks faced off against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and secured the 88-77 victory. Eli King had a huge game, putting up 24 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. The former Iowa State Cyclone has been playing with a ton of confidence. 

North Dakota has a 10-18 record, and they have gone 5-6 at home. North Dakota can score, but their defense is a significant issue, and they need the defense to improve. North Dakota averages 77.4 points, while their defense gives up 79.1 points per game. They must make more defensive stops if they want a chance in this game. Treyson Eaglestaf is a strong offensive shooter, and he’s averaging 81.1 points while shooting 73.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

NDSU Can’t Slip Up

NDSU can’t slip up here. Not only are they the better team on paper, but they also don’t want to lose to their rival. NDSU, in the last game, faced off against South Dakota State, and they had an impressive win. They went on the road against a very good offense and gave up only 68 points on the way to the win. The offense hit them with the knockout punch in the first quarter, putting up 40 points. Jackson Moni had a strong game, putting up 28 points, six rebounds, and four assists. 

North Dakota has a 20-9 record overall, and they have gone 14-12 against the spread. The defense hasn’t been great, but the offense has been running up the score against everyone, averaging 81.1 points per game. NDSU, overall, doesn’t put a whole lot of emphasis on defense, but they are confident that it can get up and down the court with anyone. Jacksen Moni has been the top player, averaging 20.9 points while shooting 50.3 percent from the field. Don’t overlook Masen Miller’s impact on the team while averaging over 10 points per game. 

Why North Dakota State Will Beat North Dakota

• North Dakota State has won five of its last six day games against North Dakota.
• North Dakota has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
• North Dakota has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Dakota State’s last four road games have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Six of North Dakota’s last seven home games against North Dakota State have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

North Dakota State vs North Dakota Prediction

What the defense did in the last game for North Dakota State was eye-opening, and they can use that momentum in this game. An elite offense in South Dakota State only managed 68 points, and the Jackrabbits offense is much better than North Dakota’s. North Dakota might score more than the 68 points here, but this isn’t a game where they are going to be scoring 80 points. North Dakota State is averaging 81.1 points, and they are going to go even higher than that number here. NDSU has more wins on the road than North Dakota has at home. North Dakota State will cover the spread.