Who's Playing

North Dakota @ North Dakota State

Current Records: North Dakota 4-9; North Dakota State 8-4

What to Know

The North Dakota State Bison and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks are set to square off in a Summit matchup at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 22 at Scheels Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Bison winning the first 62-45 and North Dakota taking the second 82-78.

While not quite a landslide, the contest between North Dakota State and the Pacific Tigers last Friday was still a pretty decisive one as North Dakota State wrapped it up with a 73-61 win on the road.

Meanwhile, North Dakota came up short against the Dixie St. Trailblazers on Saturday, falling 78-69.

North Dakota State is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. There could be an interesting gambling play in this one, as they have done quite well against the spread at home this season while the Fighting Hawks have struggled against the spread on the road.

The Bison were close but no cigar when the two teams previously met in January as they fell 82-78 to North Dakota. Maybe North Dakota State will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Scheels Center -- Fargo, North Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Fighting Hawks are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Bison, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Fighting Hawks as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

North Dakota State have won nine out of their last 13 games against North Dakota.

  • Jan 16, 2021 - North Dakota 82 vs. North Dakota State 78
  • Jan 15, 2021 - North Dakota State 62 vs. North Dakota 45
  • Dec 12, 2020 - North Dakota State 53 vs. North Dakota 52
  • Mar 10, 2020 - North Dakota State 89 vs. North Dakota 53
  • Feb 22, 2020 - North Dakota 71 vs. North Dakota State 68
  • Jan 19, 2020 - North Dakota State 83 vs. North Dakota 74
  • Feb 06, 2019 - North Dakota State 74 vs. North Dakota 70
  • Jan 19, 2019 - North Dakota State 67 vs. North Dakota 65
  • Jan 16, 2018 - North Dakota 86 vs. North Dakota State 77
  • Dec 09, 2017 - North Dakota State 88 vs. North Dakota 79
  • Dec 16, 2016 - North Dakota State 87 vs. North Dakota 70
  • Dec 07, 2016 - North Dakota 74 vs. North Dakota State 56
  • Dec 11, 2015 - North Dakota State 69 vs. North Dakota 67