South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits square off against the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, November 9. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Points Look in Short Supply

The -112 for Under 152.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that SDSU and Northern Iowa might not collectively reach this total.

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SD State Won Previous H2H Clash

South Dakota State Jackrabbits previous game saw them claim a 68-62 home win over Dakota State Trojans.

Northern Iowa Panthers last game saw them claim a 86-57 home win over Cal State Northridge Matadors.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Dakota State beat Northern Iowa when the teams last met. It was a 82-50 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	1-0	86	57	29	1-0	0-0	1W
South Dakota State	2-0	143	128	15	1-0	1-0	2W

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South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Head into South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 152.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -112.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 SD State games.
• The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 SD State games on the road.
• The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 SD State games on the road.
• The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 UNI games.
• The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 UNI games at home.
• The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 UNI games at home.

Under 152.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

SDSU 68 - 81 Northern Iowa

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Panthers to win 81-68 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa 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 Running Scared of UNI Win

Northern Iowa are -385 favorites and that means a 79% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +290, South Dakota State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 152.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 152.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

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Moneyline

SDSU

+290

UNI

-385

Point Spread

SDSU +8.5

-105

UNI -8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 152.5

-112

Over 152.5

-112

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

South Dakota State Stats

Northern Iowa 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

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

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 66.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.00 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern Illinois	2-0	184	120	64	2-0	0-0	2W
Murray State	2-0	193	137	56	2-0	0-0	2W
Northern Iowa	1-0	86	57	29	1-0	0-0	1W
Belmont	1-0	79	63	16	1-0	0-0	1W
UIC	1-1	164	147	17	1-0	0-1	1L
Indiana State	1-1	180	165	15	1-0	0-1	1W
Evansville	1-1	143	132	11	1-0	0-1	1W
Drake	1-1	156	152	4	1-1	0-0	1L
Valparaiso	1-1	125	170	-45	1-0	0-1	1L
Illinois State	0-1	68	72	-4	0-0	0-1	1L
Bradley	0-1	63	69	-6	0-0	0-1	1L

Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Dakota State	2-0	143	128	15	1-0	1-0	2W
Kansas City	1-1	158	175	-17	1-0	0-1	1L
Omaha	0-2	148	158	-10	0-0	0-2	2L
North Dakota State	0-2	133	147	-14	0-0	0-2	2L
South Dakota	0-2	155	173	-18	0-1	0-1	2L
Oral Roberts	0-1	71	95	-24	0-0	0-1	1L
Denver	0-2	143	168	-25	0-0	0-2	2L
St. Thomas	0-1	58	84	-26	0-0	0-1	1L
North Dakota	0-2	132	163	-31	0-1	0-1	2L

• 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