Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  December 15th, at the Scheels Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Broncos’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Fighting Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Western Michigan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota State

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

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

Western Michigan Fell Short

Western Michigan in the last game faced off against the University of St Thomas on Saturday and they ended up losing 77-71. JaVaughn Hannah had a strong game putting up 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Western Michigan is averaging 72 points while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 264th in the league while the defense is ranked 168th.  Markhi Strickland has been the top player for Western Michigan averaging 13.2 points while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

North Dakota State Looks for Seventh Straight Win

North Dakota State has won six games in a row and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against UW-Stout, NDSU scored 91 points and they ended up winning by 29 points. Jacksen Moni had a strong game putting up 25 points, four rebounds, and two assists. North Dakota State on the season is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 122th while the defense is ranked 196th. Jackson Moni is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 44.8 percent from behind the three-point line. North Dakota State will take on CSU Bakersfield, St. Thomas, Omaha, oral Roberts, and Denver after this game.

Why North Dakota State Will Beat Western Michigan

• Western Michigan has lost each of its last six games against the Summit League.
• North Dakota State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Western Michigan has lost the first half in 16 of its last 20 day games against non-Conference opponents.

Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Prediction

Not only does Western Michigan have tired legs heading into this game, but they also aren’t the better team here. North Dakota State is averaging 78.4 points per game and their offense is going to get out to a fast start in this game. Western Michigan’s defense is giving up 70.6 points per game, and they are going to really struggle here. North Dakota State is going to win this game and cover the spread here.