North Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Frost Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Fighting Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Jackrabbits’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota State

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

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

North Dakota Keeps Losing

At times North Dakota has shown some signs of life, but they keep losing games heading into this one. In the last game against Oral Roberts, North Dakota scored 79 points, but the defense gave up 83 points and that led to the defeat. Amar Kuljuhovic had a strong game putting up 17 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Treysen Eaglestaff also had a huge game putting up 15 points, five assists, and four rebounds. 

North Dakota sits with a 7-12 record and they have gone 8-8 against the spread. The over has hit 12 in the 16 games they have played this season. North Dakota is averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 77.1 points per game. This is a game that can really score but their defense has been a major issue. The offense is ranked 132nd in the league while the defense is ranked 313th. Eaglestaff has been the top player averaging 18.6 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field. 

South Dakota State Suddenly Struggling? 

South Dakota State looks like they might be struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against St. Thomas, they lost 73-72 and in the last game against Omaha, they ended up losing 87-70. Both of those games have been on the road though, and they hope that returning home can be the difference here. Guard Kalen Garry was the top player in the last game putting up 27 points, five rebounds, and four assists. 

South Dakota State comes into this game with a 10-8 record and they have gone 8-8 against the spread. South Dakota State is averaging 78.4 points and they are giving up 72 points per game. The offense is ranked 102nd in the league while the defense is ranked 210th. As a team, they are shooting 75 percent from the free throw line which is the 78th best in all of college basketball. Center Oscar Cluff has been the top player averaging 17.5 points while shooting 70 percent from the field. South Dakota State will take on Oral Roberts and UMKC after this game.

Why South Dakota State Will Beat North Dakota

• South Dakota State has won each of its last 13 night games against North Dakota.
• North Dakota has lost four of its last five night games against the Summit League.
• South Dakota State has won the first half in each of its last eight night games at First Bank and Trust Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

North Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction 

South Dakota State is 4-0 straight up and the home cooking is going ot be very good for them in this game. North Dakota’s offense has been fine, but their defense has been a major issue all season, giving up 77.1 points per game, and their defense is going to let them here. South Dakota State is going to have no issue running up the score and they will end up cruising. Back South Dakota State against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: South Dakota State -11