South Dakota vs North Dakota State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Dakota vs North Dakota State

The South Dakota Coyotes battle the North Dakota State Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

We really fancy the chances of North Dakota State beating South Dakota handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -10.5 on the spread at odds of -110.

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South Dakota Coyotes won their previous game which was at home. It was a 85-61 triumph against Mount Marty Lancers.

North Dakota State Bison lost on the road in their last game. UTEP Miners won 76-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Dakota beat North Dakota State when the teams last met. It was a 85-84 scoreline. North Dakota State have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	10-5	1213	1053	160	6-1	4-4	2L
South Dakota	8-7	1253	1231	22	7-2	1-5	1W

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South Dakota vs North Dakota State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of South Dakota vs North Dakota State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There’s everything to like about the -10.5 line that North Dakota State have to cover in this college showdown. Take the -110 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key South Dakota vs North Dakota State stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Dakota in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Dakota in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Dakota in 2 consecutive games on the road.

NDSU -10.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Dakota 72 - 86 NDSU

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South Dakota vs North 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.

With an estimated 89% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -833 betting odds about North Dakota State triumphing in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, South Dakota are trading at +540.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 163.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 163.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

South Dakota

+540

NDSU

-833

Point Spread

South Dakota +11.5

-114

NDSU -11.5

-106

Total Points

Under 163.5

-105

Over 163.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

South Dakota Stats

North Dakota State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 170.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 84.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 91.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. Thomas	11-4	1211	1051	160	7-0	4-4	5W
North Dakota State	10-5	1213	1053	160	6-1	4-4	2L
South Dakota	8-7	1253	1231	22	7-2	1-5	1W
South Dakota State	7-8	1121	1065	56	4-3	3-5	3L
Omaha	7-8	1159	1163	-4	5-1	2-7	1L
Denver	7-8	1262	1279	-17	4-2	3-6	1L
North Dakota	6-10	1193	1202	-9	4-5	2-5	1W
Oral Roberts	5-10	1105	1148	-43	5-3	0-7	3L
Kansas City	3-11	1001	1149	-148	3-3	0-8	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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