Denver vs South Dakota State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Denver vs South Dakota State

The Denver Pioneers square off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 8.

Our best bet is Denver to cover the spread. +7.5 at odds of -112 look more than generous and we’re happy to back them with this advantage against SDSU.

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Denver Pioneers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. St. Thomas Tommies claimed a 92-88 win.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 90-87 reverse against North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Denver and SDSU saw the former win. It was a 78-62 scoreline. We’ve seen eight SDSU wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Dakota State	8-9	1292	1224	68	5-3	3-6	1L
Denver	8-9	1437	1445	-8	5-2	3-7	1L

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Denver vs South Dakota State Prediction & Picks

Our expert Denver vs South Dakota State betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

With Denver capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -112 is available that the +7.5 is covered in this college showdown.

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Key Denver vs South Dakota State stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Denver in 5 consecutive games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Denver in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Denver in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by SDSU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by SDSU in 7 of their last 10 games.

Denver +7.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Denver 78 - 82 SDSU

the Jackrabbits are available at massive odds to register a 82-78 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

Denver vs South Dakota State 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites South Dakota State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -417 about them triumphing means a 81% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Denver are the underdogs at +310 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 162.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those that want to back Under 162.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Denver

+310

SDSU

-417

Point Spread

Denver +8.5

-114

SDSU -8.5

-106

Total Points

Under 162.5

-110

Over 162.5

-110

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Denver Stats

South Dakota State Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 176.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.50 pts and allowed 83.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 88.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. Thomas	13-4	1402	1225	177	9-0	4-4	7W
North Dakota State	12-5	1376	1191	185	8-1	4-4	2W
South Dakota State	8-9	1292	1224	68	5-3	3-6	1L
Denver	8-9	1437	1445	-8	5-2	3-7	1L
South Dakota	8-9	1400	1414	-14	7-2	1-7	2L
North Dakota	8-10	1355	1350	5	6-5	2-5	3W
Omaha	7-10	1294	1320	-26	5-2	2-8	3L
Oral Roberts	5-12	1243	1299	-56	5-3	0-9	5L
Kansas City	4-12	1148	1302	-154	3-3	1-9	1W

• 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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