SC State vs South Dakota Prediction 11/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a SC State vs South Dakota prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 23rd at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, South Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

SC State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The SC State Bulldogs are 0-5 this season after they lost to Chattanooga by a score of 78-66 in their last game. South Carolina State trailed 32-23 at halftime, but did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 30% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Jayden Johnson led South Carolina State with 13 points and five rebounds, while Noah Treadwell added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina State lost to Charleston by a score of 88-61 and NC A&T by a score of 85-62. The Bulldogs have scored 61.2 points per game with 33.4 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 87.4 points against per game this season. Owen Bronston Jr is averaging 12.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Jayden Johnson is averaging 8.4 points and 3.8 assists per game for the Bulldogs. South Carolina State is shooting 33.8% from the field, 61.2% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season. 

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota Coyotes are 3-3 this year after they lost to Missouri by a score of 102-68 in their last game. South Dakota trailed 53-42 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Coyotes shot 40% from the field, 34% on three pointers, and 57% on free throws in the game. Jordan Crawford led South Dakota with 18 points and two rebounds, while Isaac Bruns added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Dakota defeated Western Michigan by a score of 83-78 and Southern Indiana by a score of 89-74. The Coyotes have scored 86.0 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.8 points against per game this season. Isaac Bruns is averaging 16.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Jordan Crawford is averaging 10.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Coyotes. South Dakota is shooting 44.6% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win

• South Carolina State has lost each of its last 17 Sunday games against non-Conference opponents.
• South Dakota has won seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
• South Carolina State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win

• South Carolina State has won four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina State’s last 10 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of South Dakota’s last 25 Sunday day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.

SC State vs South Dakota Prediction 

South Dakota comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored at least 83 points in all three of those wins. The Coyotes are shooting 45% from the field, but they do allow quite a few points on defense. SC State is 0-5 to start the year and they are shooting just 34% from the field. The Bulldogs are scoring 61 points per game and they have allowed at least 82 in four of their five. Take South Dakota to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: South Dakota -11.5