Providence vs. South Dakota State NCAA Tournament First Round Betting Picks and Predictions
by Richard Jacobs | Mar 14, 2022
Providence vs. South Dakota State Betting Picks & Predictions
The No. 13 South Dakota State Jackrabbits (30-4) are 2-point underdogs to move on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they take on the No. 4 Providence Friars (25-5) on Thursday. Here are some insights into this 4-13 matchup in the Midwest Regional Region bracket that starts at 12:40 PM.
Providence vs. South Dakota State Betting Line
Providence vs South Dakota State Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Providence |
-2 |
– |
– |
148.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-134 |
112 |
Providence vs. South Dakota State Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
- Game Time: 12:40 PM ET
- Location: Buffalo, New York
Computer Predictions for Providence vs. South Dakota State
Computer picks for Friars vs Jackrabbits
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
South Dakota State (+2)
|
Over (148.5)
|
South Dakota State 75 Providence 74
|
Providence vs. South Dakota State Betting Trends
Providence is 17-13-0 against the spread this season.
The Friars have an ATS record of 9-10 in their 19 games when favored by 2 points or more so far this season.
Providence’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under 17 times in 31 opportunities (54.8%).
Providence Leaders
The Friars scoring leader is Nate Watson, who averages 13.8 points per game.
Providence is led in rebounding by Noah Horchler’s 8.3 rebounds per game and assists by Jared Bynum’s 4.2 assists per game.
A.J. Reeves knocks down 2.2 treys per game to lead the Friars.
Providence’s blocks leader is Justin Minaya, who records 0.9 per game. Bynum leads the team averaging 1.1 steals an outing.
Providence Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.7 |
207 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.1 |
53 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.6 |
89 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.4 |
118 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.9 |
281 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.1 |
32 |
South Dakota State vs. Providence Betting Trends
South Dakota State has beaten the spread 16 times in 34 games.
The Jackrabbits have won once ATS (1-3) as a 2-point underdog or greater this year.
This season, 15 of South Dakota State’s 34 games have hit the over.
South Dakota State Leaders
Baylor Scheierman holds the top spot on the Jackrabbits rebounds and assists leaderboard, with 7.7 rebounds per game and 4.6 assists per game.
Doug Wilson scores 16.5 points per game to pace South Dakota State.
Scheierman makes more threes per game than any other member of the Jackrabbits, averaging 2.4 treys per game.
Nobody on South Dakota State grabs more steals than Scheierman (1.4 per game) or blocks more shots than Wilson (0.6 per game).
South Dakota State Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
52.5 |
2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.8 |
206 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.1 |
114 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.1 |
58 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.9 |
281 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.3 |
106 |
Betting Tips for Providence vs. South Dakota State
We have the South Dakota State (+2) projected as the best bet in this contest. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 148.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Providence 75, South Dakota State 74 when it’s sorted out on the court.
