Denver vs South Dakota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Denver vs South Dakota

The Denver Pioneers go up against the South Dakota Coyotes, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 10.

172.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are therefore happy to play the -105 about Under when Denver and South Dakota square off.

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Denver Pioneers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. South Dakota State Jackrabbits claimed a 87-79 win.

South Dakota Coyotes were beaten last game and this was on the road. St. Thomas Tommies claimed a 99-86 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between South Dakota and Denver saw the former win. It was a 86-79 scoreline. South Dakota have triumphed in their previous three matchups against Denver. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Dakota	8-9	1400	1414	-14	7-2	1-7	2L
Denver	8-10	1516	1532	-16	5-2	3-8	2L

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Denver vs South Dakota Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Denver vs South Dakota with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these college opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 172.5 at -105.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball forecasts and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the college hoops form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Denver vs South Dakota stats:

• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Denver games on the road.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Denver games on the road.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 South Dakota games at home.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 South Dakota games at home.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 South Dakota games at home.

Under 172.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Denver 82 - 85 South Dakota

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on South Dakota to achieve a 85-82 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Denver vs South Dakota Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

South Dakota have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -102 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 51% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Denver, you will find -120 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 171.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 171.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Denver

-120

South Dakota

-102

Point Spread

Denver -1.5

-106

South Dakota +1.5

-114

Total Points

Under 171.5

-110

Over 171.5

-110

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Denver Stats

South Dakota Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 174.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 172.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.10 pts and allowed 83.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 88.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 172.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 84.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. Thomas	13-4	1402	1225	177	9-0	4-4	7W
North Dakota State	13-5	1473	1264	209	8-1	5-4	3W
South Dakota State	9-9	1379	1303	76	6-3	3-6	1W
South Dakota	8-9	1400	1414	-14	7-2	1-7	2L
Omaha	8-10	1384	1399	-15	6-2	2-8	1W
Denver	8-10	1516	1532	-16	5-2	3-8	2L
North Dakota	8-11	1434	1440	-6	6-5	2-6	1L
Oral Roberts	5-12	1243	1299	-56	5-3	0-9	5L
Kansas City	4-13	1221	1399	-178	3-4	1-9	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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