North Dakota State at Western Illinois

The North Dakota State Bison opened the season with a 5-point overtime loss to Oregon where they scored 92 points. This is a team that has touched the 80 mark six times this season and likes the up-tempo style. They are deep and have nine players contributing at least 5 ppg, along with four that connect on 40%+ from deep. Western Illinois likes the half-court game, and allows a lot of points while they struggle to score, but will likely need to surrender to a more open style as they get behind in this one. North Dakota State has done a good job on the road instilling their up-tempo style, and has gone 7-3 to the OVER in their last 10 roadies. This one to tops the total.