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South Dakota State vs UMKC Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks
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UMKC (10-10) vs South Dakota State (12-8)
January 23, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UMKC +6 — Over/Under: 143
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits and UM Kansas City Roos meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Swinney Center. Here’s a South Dakota State vs UM Kansas City Prediction. This article will include a South Dakota State vs UM Kansas City Pick.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat North Dakota and Oral Roberts, and they play South Dakota, North Dakota State, and North Dakota next. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are averaging 80 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.1 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Oscar Cluff is averaging 17.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Joe Sayler is averaging 13.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Kalen Garry is the third double-digit scorer and Matthew Mors is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game.
UM Kansas City Roos Betting Preview
The UM Kansas City Roos lost to North Dakota and North Dakota State, and they play St. Thomas, Denver, and Oral Roberts next. The UM Kansas City Roos are averaging 75.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 66.1 points on 43 percent shooting. Jamar Brown is averaging 15.8 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jayson Petty is averaging 13.2 points and 0.9 assists. Anderson Kopp is the third double-digit scorer and Cameron Faas is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The UM Kansas City Roos are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The UM Kansas City Roos are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 3.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Kansas City Roos will win
- The home team has won each of Kansas City’s last six games.
- South Dakota State has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win
- South Dakota State has won eight of its last nine night games against the Summit League.
- Kansas City has lost each of its last three games against the Summit League.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas City ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.6%).
- Kansas City ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.9%).
- South Dakota State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.3%).
- South Dakota State ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (40.3).
South Dakota State vs UM Kansas City Injury Report
Neither South Dakota State nor UM Kansas City have a player listed on its injury report.
South Dakota State vs UM Kansas City Prediction
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are the more talented team, with an offense that can bury lesser teams in a hurry. However, South Dakota State also hasn’t won a game on the road this season. The UM Kansas City Roos have seen seven of their 10 wins come at home this year, and they’ve covered seven of their last 10 games overall. The underdog has covered three of the last four games between South Dakota State and UM Kansas City. I need to see some road success with South Dakota State before I can lay chalk. Give me the Roos and the free buckets on Thursday.
