Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 15

North Dakota State coach David Richman talks to his team as they run a play against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
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  • North Dakota State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Western Michigan / North Dakota State TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos visit Scheels Center to take on the North Dakota State Bison on Dec. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Fargo, ND.

North Dakota State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Western Michigan vs. North Dakota State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Western Michigan vs. North Dakota State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+8.5 -115O 145.5 -115+300
North Dakota State -8.5 -105U 145.5 -105-375

Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Dakota State will win this college basketball game with 77.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Dakota State will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 18 away games (+5.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+4.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+12.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • North Dakota State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+5.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • North Dakota State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • North Dakota State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • North Dakota State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.03 Units / 0% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 7.95% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -14.51% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

North Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Dakota State has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.55 Units / 119.07% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan had an eFG% of 50% last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 50%

North Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota State averaged 1.30 points per shot (2,388 points/1,834 shots) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.28

North Dakota State had an eFG% of 55% last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

North Dakota State turned the ball over 339 times last season — 4th most among Summit Teams

North Dakota State had an eFG% of 55% last season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 52%

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Western Michigan allowed 74.9 points per game (2,396 points/32 games) last season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Western Michigan forced 10.5 turnovers per game (337 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

North Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota State averaged 4.3 steals per game (139 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

North Dakota State averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (802 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Dakota State forced 9.3 turnovers per game (297 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Dakota State allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 7.8


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