North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 19th, at the Frost Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Jackrabbits’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota State

-Recent betting trends in games played between North Dakota State and South Dakota State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bison and Jackrabbits. 

When these two teams faced off earlier this season it was South Dakota State that secured the 72-62 victory. 

Big Game for North Dakota State

This is a big game for North Dakota State as they really try to make a statement. North Dakota State has a ton of confidence right now and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Oral Roberts, they were able to pick up the 94-88 victory and in the last game against Denver, they were able to secure the 89-84. It took overtime in the last game but they were able to make the shots late. Jacksen Moni put up 27 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. 

North Dakota sits with a 19-9 record overall and they have gone 13-12 against the spread. North Dakota is averaging 81.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 34th in the league while the defense is ranked 253rd in the league. They are averaging 30.25 three-point attempts per game which is 7th in the league. They are also shooting 40.78 percent from behind the three-point line, which is second in the league. They are going to need to hit the shots from deep here. 

South Dakota State Pulled it Out

South Dakota State faced off against South Dakota in the last game and they ended up falling short. South Dakota State scored 94 points, and that was enough for the three-point victory. Osar Cluff had a strong game putting up 21 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists, and that was enough to help pace the squad. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Omaha, South Dakota State scored 98 points on the way to the three-point victory. 

South Dakota State comes into this game with an 18-9 record overall and they have gone 13-12 against the spread. At home straight up they have gone 9-0. The Jackrabbits are averaging 81.5 points while their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 233rd. Oscar Cluff has been the top player, averaging 17.4 points. This has been a balanced offense, though, and that is what will lead them to success here if they do end up finding that. 

Total Points Facts

• Eight of North Dakota State’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at First Bank and Trust Arena have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Each of South Dakota State’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at First Bank and Trust Arena have produced a total of 159+ points.

North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Prediction 

North Dakota State actually has a winning record on the road and although they already lost to South Dakota State once this season, I do believe they were going to be competitive in this game. North Dakota State is averaging 81.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. They will keep it close, and North Dakota State will end up the score the spread.