Southern Mississippi at South Dakota State

Southern Mississippi can score but defense is a problem. Southern Mississippi has lost its only road game, 98-84 at UAB, allowing 51.3% shooting. They lost the turnover battle 22-to-10 while getting outscored 58-36 in the paint. Southern Mississippi has lost seven of its last eight road games and is on a 5-10 straight-up run away from home. South Dakota State can score, too, averaging 79.5 points behind 6-11 senior Oscar Cluff (18.3 ppg, 12 rpg). They also can play tough defense, ranking third in the Summit League in points given up and No. 1 in shooting allowed (.421) last season. One year ago, South Dakota State won at Southern Mississippi, 65-54, allowing 29.1% shooting while nailing 11-of-23 treys (47.8%). South Dakota State has won 23 of its last 28 home contests, with the wagering value on home court to win the game. Play South Dakota State on the moneyline.