South Dakota State vs Ball State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Dakota State vs Ball State

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits battle the Ball State, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

There’s some excellent value on the spread and we like Ball State at +6.5. We’re happy to take them with this advantage against SDSU at -112.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 84-81 at home to Idaho Vandals.

Ball State suffered a defeat in their last game. A 64-52 scoreline occurred on the road against Evansville Purple Aces.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Dakota State	14-18	2413	2331	82	9-6	5-12	2L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W

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South Dakota State vs Ball State Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential South Dakota State vs Ball State betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Considering the +6.5 that is available for Ball State, our pick is that they will cover the spread in this college contest. The underdogs can stay in the game and -112 is on offer.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key South Dakota State vs Ball State stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by Ball State in 11 consecutive games at home.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by Ball State in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SDSU in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SDSU in 6 of their last 10 games.

Ball State +6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Ball State +6.5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

SDSU 69 - 66 Ball State

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Jackrabbits to secure a 69-66 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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South Dakota State vs Ball State 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have South Dakota State as -263 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 72% likely to win. Ball State are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +210.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 139.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 139.5, there are odds of -105.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

SDSU

-263

Ball State

+210

Point Spread

SDSU -5.5

-110

Ball State +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 139.5

-105

Over 139.5

-115

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South Dakota State Stats

Ball State Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 66.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.20 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

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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