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UMKC vs South Dakota Prediction 2/13/25 College Basketball Picks
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South Dakota (15-10) vs UMKC (11-15)
February 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: South Dakota -2.5 — Over/Under: 157.5
The UM Kansas City Roos and South Dakota Coyotes meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Here’s a UM Kansas City vs South Dakota Prediction. This article will include a UM Kansas City vs South Dakota Pick.
UM Kansas City Roos Betting PreviewÂ
The UM Kansas City Roos lost to North Dakota State, beat North Dakota, and they play Omaha, South Dakota State, and Denver next. The UM Kansas City Roos are averaging 74.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jamar Brown is averaging 16.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Jayson Petty is averaging 11.3 points and 0.8 assists. Anderson Kopp is the third double-digit scorer and Cameron Faas is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The UM Kansas City Roos are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The UM Kansas City Roos are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
South Dakota Coyotes Betting PreviewÂ
The South Dakota Coyotes beat Denver and Oral Roberts, and they play South Dakota State, St. Thomas, and Omaha next. The South Dakota Coyotes are averaging 85.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Chase Forte is averaging 16.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Isaac Bruns is averaging 14.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. Dre Bullock is the third double-digit scorer, and Kaleb Stewart is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The South Dakota Coyotes are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota Coyotes are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win
- South Dakota has won each of its last 10 night games at Sanford Coyote Sports Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas City has lost each of its last seven night games against the Summit League.
- South Dakota has won the first half in three of its last four night games against the Summit League at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Why the Kansas City Roos will win
- Kansas City has won four of its last five road games against South Dakota.
- Kansas City has won the first half in four of its last five night games against South Dakota.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Dakota ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (85.7).
- South Dakota ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.9).
- Kansas City ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.9).
- Kansas City ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.6).
UM Kansas City vs South Dakota Injury Report
Neither UM Kansas City nor South Dakota has a player listed on its injury report.
UM Kansas City vs South Dakota Prediction
UM Kansas City beat South Dakota last month, but this game is on the road and the Roos are a rough 2-9 SU away from home. South Dakota is 11-1 SU at home this season. The favorite is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 games between South Dakota and UM Kansas City. South Dakota is one of the best-scoring teams in the country and is even better at home, where it rarely loses. I’d need more points to consider UM Kansas City in this spot. Because of home court, I’ll roll with South Dakota.
