Kansas City vs South Dakota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kansas City vs South Dakota

The Kansas City Roos square off against the South Dakota Coyotes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 15.

South Dakota are available at odds of -105 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -7.5 line could be covered with ease when they play Kansas City and this looks like a value bet.

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Kansas City Roos lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 81-79 at home to North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

South Dakota Coyotes won their last game, beating Denver Pioneers at home. It was a 82-72 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Dakota had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 79-72 win over Kansas City. Kansas City have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Dakota	9-9	1482	1486	-4	8-2	1-7	1W
Kansas City	4-14	1300	1480	-180	3-5	1-9	2L

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Kansas City vs South Dakota Prediction & Picks

Take on Kansas City vs South Dakota with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re bullish about the market leaders on the spread at -7.5. South Dakota should be able to win this college contest by a comfortable margin and you can get -105.

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Key Kansas City vs South Dakota stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by South Dakota in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by South Dakota in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by KC in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by KC in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

South Dakota -7.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kansas City 77 - 88 South Dakota

A 88-77 win for South Dakota is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Kansas City 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 are -303 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Kansas City, you will find +245 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7.5 and the total points line is 158.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 158.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

KC

+245

South Dakota

-303

Point Spread

KC +7.5

-115

South Dakota -7.5

-105

Total Points

Under 158.5

-105

Over 158.5

-115

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Kansas City Stats

South Dakota Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 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

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 81.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.50 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 85.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.90 pts and allowed 74.50 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	14-4	1484	1296	188	9-0	5-4	8W
North Dakota State	15-5	1627	1405	222	9-1	6-4	5W
South Dakota	9-9	1482	1486	-4	8-2	1-7	1W
South Dakota State	9-10	1444	1379	65	6-3	3-7	1L
North Dakota	9-11	1515	1519	-4	6-5	3-6	1W
Denver	9-11	1686	1701	-15	6-2	3-9	1W
Omaha	8-11	1460	1477	-17	6-3	2-8	1L
Oral Roberts	5-14	1401	1479	-78	5-4	0-10	7L
Kansas City	4-14	1300	1480	-180	3-5	1-9	2L

• 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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