North Dakota State vs Kansas City Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Dakota State vs Kansas City

The North Dakota State Bison face the Kansas City Roos, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 8.

Over 145.5 points seems very realistic when North Dakota State go up against Kansas City. We’re taking odds of -105 on the basis that the total line is too low.

North Dakota State Bison won their previous game which was at home. It was a 79-77 triumph against Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.

Kansas City Roos got the win in their last game. A 73-66 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

North Dakota State beat Kansas City in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 78-72 scoreline. North Dakota State have racked up five straight wins over Kansas City. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	27-7	2745	2366	379	16-2	11-5	4W
Kansas City	4-27	2149	2600	-451	3-11	1-16	15L

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North Dakota State vs Kansas City Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best North Dakota State vs Kansas City picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We think that 145.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -105 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

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Key North Dakota State vs Kansas City stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NDSU games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 NDSU games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 KC games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 KC games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 2 KC games at home.

Over 145.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NDSU 78 - 72 Kansas City

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North Dakota State vs Kansas City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

North Dakota State are strong -588 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Kansas City, you will find +410 about the underdogs.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 145.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 145.5, then the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

NDSU

-588

KC

+410

Point Spread

NDSU -9.5

-108

KC +9.5

-112

Total Points

Under 145.5

-115

Over 145.5

-105

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North Dakota State Stats

Kansas City Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	27-7	2745	2366	379	16-2	11-5	4W
St. Thomas	24-9	2728	2366	362	15-2	9-7	1L
North Dakota	18-17	2680	2703	-23	10-8	8-9	1L
South Dakota	16-16	2547	2566	-19	12-6	4-10	1L
Omaha	16-17	2507	2522	-15	10-4	6-13	1L
Denver	15-17	2650	2650	0	9-5	6-12	2L
South Dakota State	14-18	2413	2331	82	9-6	5-12	2L
Oral Roberts	10-23	2420	2558	-138	9-8	1-15	1L
Kansas City	4-27	2149	2600	-451	3-11	1-16	15L

• 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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