South Dakota State vs Kansas City Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Dakota State vs Kansas City

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits square off against the Kansas City Roos, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, February 26.

There’s a strong case for taking the -115 that SDSU can overcome the -11.5 against Kansas City. The favorites should be capable of a big victory and that means we are backing them against the spread.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won their previous game, beating North Dakota Fighting Hawks at home. It was a 91-83 win.

Kansas City Roos were beaten last game and this was on the road. North Dakota State Bison claimed a 95-59 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw SDSU claim a 90-62 win over Kansas City. SDSU have racked up three straight wins over Kansas City. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Dakota State	13-16	2203	2117	86	9-6	4-10	1W
Kansas City	4-24	1958	2349	-391	3-9	1-15	12L

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South Dakota State vs Kansas City Prediction & Picks

The South Dakota State vs Kansas City betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

SDSU at -11.5 on the spread really stand out in this college contest. We are prepared to back the favorites at -115 and expect them to cover this line.

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Key South Dakota State vs Kansas City stats:

• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by KC in 3 consecutive games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by KC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by KC in 12 of their last 20 games.

SDSU -11.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SDSU 86 - 70 Kansas City

We’re going for the Jackrabbits to claim a 86-70 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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South 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of +470 about Kansas City which reflects they have a 18% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, South Dakota State are trading at -667.

The spread is 11.5 and the total points line is currently 148.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 148.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

SDSU

-667

KC

+470

Point Spread

SDSU -11.5

-110

KC +11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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South Dakota State Stats

Kansas City Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.80 pts and allowed 86.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	23-6	2367	2042	325	12-2	11-4	4W
St. Thomas	21-8	2430	2117	313	12-1	9-7	1L
North Dakota	16-15	2405	2404	1	9-8	7-7	1L
Denver	15-15	2503	2465	38	9-5	6-10	2W
Omaha	15-15	2328	2318	10	10-4	5-11	1L
South Dakota	15-15	2410	2420	-10	11-5	4-10	1W
South Dakota State	13-16	2203	2117	86	9-6	4-10	1W
Oral Roberts	7-22	2075	2270	-195	7-8	0-14	1W
Kansas City	4-24	1958	2349	-391	3-9	1-15	12L

• 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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