South Dakota State vs Kansas City Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a South Dakota State vs Kansas City prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th at the Swinney Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 13-16 (6-8) this season after they defeated North Dakota by a score of 91-83 in their last game. South Dakota State trailed 44-42 at halftime, but they scored 49 points in the second half in the win. The Jackrabbits shot 47% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Joe Sayler led South Dakota State with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Matthew Mors added 18 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, South Dakota State lost to North Dakota State by a score of 74-66, but did beat Oral Roberts by a score of 87-69 before that. The Jackrabbits have scored 76.0 points per game with 36.9 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.0 points against per game this season. Joe Sayler is averaging 13.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Damon Wilkinson is averaging 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State is shooting 46.4% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas City Roos Betting Preview

The Kansas City Roos are 4-24 (1-13) this year after they lost to North Dakota State by a score of 95-59 in their last game. Kansas City trailed 56-26 at halftime and they never had a chance in the blowout loss. The Roos shot 37% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 38% on free throws in the game. Kasheem Grady II led Kansas City with 15 points and one assist, while Karmello Branch added nine points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kansas City lost to North Dakota by a score of 85-70 and St. Thomas by a score of 104-64. The Roos have scored 69.9 points per game with 33.9 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.9 points against per game this season. Karmello Branch is averaging 12.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while CJ Evans is averaging 11.6 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Roos. Kansas City is shooting 41.7% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 29.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kansas City Roos will win

• South Dakota State has lost six of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
• The home team has won three of Kansas City’s last four games.
• South Dakota State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win

• Kansas City has lost each of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota State has won four of its last five road games against Kansas City.
• Kansas City has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

South Dakota State vs Kansas City Prediction 

Kansas City comes into this matchup with just a 1-13 record in conference play, but they will be at home for this one. The Roos are shooting 42% from the field and they have allowed 85+ points in three straight games. South Dakota State has won two of their last three games and they beat KC by a score of 90-62 already this year. The Jackrabbits are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 87 points in two of their last three. Take South Dakota State to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: South Dakota State -11.5