North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The North Dakota State Bison and South Dakota State Jackrabbits meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the First Bank & Trust Arena. Here’s a North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Prediction. This article will include a North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Pick.

North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview

The North Dakota State Bison beat Omaha and North Dakota, and they play Kansas City next. North Dakota State has won 11 of its last 12 games.

The North Dakota State Bison are averaging 81.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Damari Wheeler-Thomas is averaging 13.6 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Markhi Strickland is averaging 13.4 points and 3.7 rebounds. Trevian Carson is the third double-digit scorer and Treyson Anderson is dishing 0.7 assists. The North Dakota State Bison are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The North Dakota State Bison are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat Oral Roberts, lost to Denver, and they play North Dakota next. South Dakota State has lost 10 of its last 15 games.

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are averaging 78.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Joe Sayler is averaging 13.9 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Damon Wilkinson is averaging 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jaden Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Kalen Garry is grabbing 5 rebounds. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are shooting 3.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.

Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win

• South Dakota State has won 38 of its last 42 night games against the Summit League at First Bank and Trust Arena.

Why the North Dakota State Bison will win

• North Dakota State has won each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota State has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Summit League at First Bank and Trust Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Dakota State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of the last four night games between North Dakota State and South Dakota State have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• North Dakota State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.7).
• North Dakota State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.8).

North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Prediction

North Dakota State is the better team and the team to beat in the Summit. North Dakota State has 9 road wins and won the first meeting last month by 11 points. South Dakota State has been on the struggle bus over the last month, and that includes an inexcusable loss to South Dakota. With all of that said, South Dakota State is a tiny favorite. Oddsmakers are telling us something here. We can’t ignore that this is a rivalry game and the underdog has covered 7 of the last 10 meetings. I love my dogs in rivalry games. If there was one game South Dakota State gets up for the rest of the way, it’s this one. Give me the free bucket.

Randy Chambers's Pick: South Dakota State +1.5