Idaho vs South Dakota State Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Idaho Vandals and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits meet Saturday in college basketball action from the First Bank & Trust Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Idaho Vandals vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits prediction.

Idaho Vandals Recap

The Idaho Vandals come into this game looking to build on their 90-58 win over North Dakota last time out to sit at 5-3 this season. After this game, Idaho will head on the road for a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Vandals Win 3 Of Last 4

Jackson Rasmussen has 14.8 PPG with 4.1 RPG while Kolton Mitchell has 10.6 PPG with 2.9 RPG and a team-high 4 APG to lead the Vandals in assists up to this point in the year. Isaiah Brickner has 10.4 PPG with 2.4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Idaho so far this season. Biko Johnson has 9.8 PPG with 2.9 RPG and 3.4 APG and Brody Rowbury has 8.6 PPG with 5.3 RPG and Jack Payne has also added 5.6 RPG to lead the Vandals in rebouding so far this season. As a team, Idaho is averaging 81.4 PPG on 46.1% shooting from the field, 36.7% from three and 75.9% from the foul line this season.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recap

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits come into this game looking to add on to their 75-62 win over Northern Arizona last time out to sit at 5-4 this season. After this game, South Dakota State will head on the road for a game against Ball State.

Jackrabbits Looking To Build Momentum

Joe Sayler leads the Jackrabbits in scoring and assists with 12.1 PPG and 2.3 APG along with 2.4 RPG while Jaden Jackson has 11.7 PPG with 4.9 RPG and 2.3 APG as well this season. Damon Wilkerson has 10.8 PPG with a team-high 5.9 RPG to lead South Dakota State in rebounding up to this point in the year. Matthew Mors has 7.8 PPG with 4.1 RPG and Kalen Garry has 7.7 PPG with 5.3 RPG as well this season. As a team, South Dakota State is averaging 72 PPG on 44.3% shooting from the field, 30.9% from three and 70.8% from the foul line this season.

Idaho Vandals @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Trends: December 6, 2025

Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win

• South Dakota State has won 37 of its last 38 day games at First Bank and Trust Arena.
• Idaho has lost 13 of its last 14 road day games against non-Conference opponents.
• South Dakota State has won the first half in 15 of its last 17 games at First Bank and Trust Arena.

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Idaho has won three of its last four games.
• South Dakota State has lost three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Idaho has won the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of South Dakota State’s last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at First Bank and Trust Arena have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Six of Idaho’s last seven day games have produced a total of 148+ points.

Idaho Vandals vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Prediction

I’m on Idaho in this one. I like the Jackrabbits against the Summit League in some spots, but this isn’t the same Jackrabbits team of years past, and the Vandals have been playing well in some of their recent outings. I think the Vandals at least keep it close if not win this game outright. Give me the Vandals and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Idaho +5.5