Who’s Playing
South Dakota State @ Boise State
What to Know
The Boise State Broncos will face off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday at ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos went 27-8 last year and made a brief appearance in the NCAA tournament before losing 64-53 to the Memphis Tigers in the first round. South Dakota State was 30-5 last season and is coming off of an 81-80 defeat against the Akron Zips on Monday.
A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Boise State was 13th best (top 4%) in points allowed per game, finishing the 2021-2022 season giving up only 60.9 on average. But the Jackrabbits ranked 119th in college basketball in points per game, closing the season with 85.9 on average (top 1%). We’ll see which of these strengths — offense or defense — will win out.
The Broncos are the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. A win is hardly a sure thing, especially this early in the season, so expect a good game.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: ExtraMile Arena — Boise, Idaho
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $7.49
Odds
The Broncos are a solid 6-point favorite against the Jackrabbits, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.
