North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Denver Pioneers 3/3/2023 Tips, Best Picks and Previews
In NCAAB action on Friday, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks will take on the Denver Pioneers at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in South Dakota. North Dakota had a mixed season, finishing with a 12-19 record, but they closed off the season with five wins in their last eight games. In their most recent match against St. Thomas MN, the Hawks led 40-38 at halftime before going on to win 82-74 after a strong 42-36 second half.
Despite their struggles this season, the Hawks have managed to cover the spread in 15 of their 29 games. They will rely on Tsotne Tsartsidze, who scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds in their last game, and B.J. Omot, who averages 12 points per game. The team scores an average of 71.5 points per game but has a defensive average of 73.4 points allowed. The Hawks tend to play at a fast pace, but their defense has been a problem at times.
- North Dakota is 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games played in March.
- The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games played on a Friday.
- The Fighting Hawks are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games played on a Friday when playing on the road.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Denver Pioneers 3/3/2023 Tips, Best Picks and Previews
In NCAAB action on Friday, the Denver Pioneers will face off against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, SD. Denver has been having a mediocre season, with a .500 record of 12-12 through their first 24 games. In their previous seven games, they suffered losses to St. Thomas MN, North Dakota, North Dakota State, and South Dakota State, resulting in a 3-4 overall record.
On the other hand, the Pioneers’ opponents, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, closed off their season with a 5-3 run, winning against South Dakota, Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, and St. Thomas MN, and defeating South Dakota State, Oral Roberts, and Western Illinois. North Dakota enters the game with an overall record of 12-19 and a 15-14 record against the spread. While they had a tough season overall, their most recent win against St. Thomas MN showcased their potential, with an 82-74 victory. They average 71.5 points per game but allow 73.4 on defense. B.J. Omot is a key player, averaging 12 points per game and shooting 30.7% from beyond the arc and 39.7% from the field.
- Denver is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played in March.
- The Denver Pioneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Friday.
- The Pioneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Friday when playing at home.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Denver Pioneers. The NCAAB pick for this game is the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. In their previous clash on February 9 at the Betty, North Dakota emerged victorious with an 86-63 triumph. However, Denver came out on top in the first encounter at Hamilton Gymnasium on January 14, winning 78-71. Both teams have been performing well offensively lately, suggesting that this game will likely have a high overall score. While North Dakota has a slight advantage, the outcome of the game is not clear cut. Given the recent performances of both teams, it’s likely that we’ll see a close contest with a high score. North Dakota has the edge, and I will emerge as the victors with a final score of 78-73.
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, SD
Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
TV: Big Ten Network
NCAAB Odds: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +1.5
NCAAB Totals: 149
