The North Dakota Fighting Hawks will be facing off against the LMU Lions on Friday at 10:00 p.m. ET at Gersten Pavilion. North Dakota has a strong defense, only allowing 56.4 points per game this season, while LMU is coming off a loss to Saint Louis. Will Johnston and Alex Merkviladze have been standout players for the Lions. North Dakota lost their last game to Notre Dame, but have been strong on the offensive glass, pulling down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Both teams have shown strength in rebounding, with North Dakota averaging 39.5 rebounds per game and LMU averaging 36.3. The oddsmakers have LMU as an 8.5-point favorite, but North Dakota has covered the spread in their last three games as underdogs. It will be interesting to see how the rebounding battle plays out and if North Dakota can overcome the odds to secure a win.
Fans can watch the game and follow along with the latest college basketball odds. Both teams will be looking to improve their records, with North Dakota currently at 2-2 and LMU at 1-2. Don’t miss this exciting matchup between two competitive teams.
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