South Dakota State vs Merrimack Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Dakota State vs Merrimack

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits go up against the Merrimack Warriors, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Monday, November 3. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Expect a Tight Affair

We’re happy to get with Merrimack against the spread. -110 is available that they are able to cover +5.5 against South Dakota State and that looks more than reasonable.

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Both Teams Lost Last Time Out

South Dakota State Jackrabbits were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to North Dakota Fighting Hawks by a 85-69 scoreline.

Merrimack Warriors lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 57-55 at home to Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
South Dakota State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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South Dakota State vs Merrimack Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best South Dakota State vs Merrimack betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

A spread of +5.5 looks an awesome number for Merrimack in this college matchup. Take the betting odds of -110 that this generous line gets covered.

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Key South Dakota State vs Merrimack stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 12 consecutive games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by SD State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by SD State in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by SD State in 2 consecutive games.

Merrimack +5.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

South Dakota State 71 - 70 Merrimack

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for South Dakota State to win by a 71-70 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

South Dakota State vs Merrimack 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.

Books Have South Dakota State as Favorites

The South Dakota State odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -278 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 74% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +220 about Merrimack.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 142.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s the chance to back Under 142.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

SD State

-278

Merrimack

+220

Point Spread

SD State -6.5

-110

Merrimack +6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-112

Over 142.5

-108

Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

South Dakota State Stats

Merrimack Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 126.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.70 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 64.60 pts and allowed 62.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Canisius	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Fairfield	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iona	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Manhattan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Marist	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Merrimack	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Mount St. Mary's	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Niagara	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Quinnipiac	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Rider	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Sacred Heart	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Saint Peter's	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Denver	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kansas City	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
North Dakota	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
North Dakota State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oral Roberts	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
South Dakota	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
South Dakota State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
St. Thomas	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Omaha	0-1	77	85	-8	0-0	0-1	1L

• 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