| MATCHUP | Denver Pioneers | South Dakota Coyotes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-11 | 9-9 |
| Where | Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, SD | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Summit League Network | |
Denver Pioneers Betting Preview
The Denver Pioneers lost to St Thomas and South Dakota State, and they play Oral Roberts next. Denver has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Denver Pioneers are averaging 89.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 90.1 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Carson Johnson is averaging 18.1 points and 2.4 assists, while Jeremiah Burke is averaging 16.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. Zane Nelson is the third double-digit scorer and Logan Kinsey is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Denver Pioneers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Pioneers are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview
The South Dakota Coyotes lost to St Thomas and North Dakota State, and they play Kansas City next. South Dakota has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The South Dakota Coyotes are averaging 87.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 88.4 points on 51.2 percent shooting. Isaac Bruns is averaging 20.7 points and 5 rebounds, while Trent Hudgens is averaging 17 points and 0 rebounds. Jordan Crawford is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Fens is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The South Dakota Coyotes are shooting 4.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota Coyotes are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win
- Denver has lost 23 of its last 24 road day games against the Summit League.
- South Dakota has won each of its last six day games at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
- Denver has lost the first half in 23 of its last 25 road day games against the Summit League.
Why the Denver Pioneers will win
- South Dakota has lost 10 of its last 12 day games against the Summit League.
- Denver has won three of its last four games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-eight of South Dakota’s last 31 day games against the Summit League have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.
- Twenty-six of Denver’s last 29 games against the Summit League Conference have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Dakota ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.0).
- South Dakota ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.8).
- Denver ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (30.8).
- Denver ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.3%).
Denver vs South Dakota Prediction
South Dakota is a decent team at home and is capable of winning this game, but I’m going to back the cash cow that is Denver. Denver has covered 5 straight games, which includes an upset win over Northern Colorado. Denver is also one of the more profitable teams in the country, with an 11-4 ATS record. Denver has three road wins on the season and has to view this as a chance to get a rare win over South Dakota, who has been hit or miss all season long. Give me Denver in this toss up spot.