South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Prediction 11/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits and Northern Iowa Panthers meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the McLeod Center. Here’s a South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Prediction. This article will include a South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Pick.

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat Merrimack, and they play Oregon and Georgia State next. South Dakota State hasn’t started a season 3-0 since 2019-20.

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are averaging 80.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 72.1 points on 37.3 percent shooting. Jaden Jackson is averaging 21.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Matthew Mors is averaging 11.5 points and 7 rebounds. Joe Sayler is dishing 2.5 assists and Kalen Garry is grabbing 7 rebounds. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers beat Cal State Northridge, and they play Furman and Northern Illinois next. Northern Iowa looks for back-to-back 2-0 starts to the season.

The Northern Iowa Panthers are averaging 86 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 57 points on 32.7 percent shooting. Leon Bond III is averaging 23 points and 5 assists, while Ben Schwieger is averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds. Trey Campbell is the third double-digit scorer and Tristan Smith is dishing 3 assists. The Northern Iowa Panthers are shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Iowa Panthers are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.

Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win

• Northern Iowa has won seven of its last eight games at McLeod Center.
• South Dakota State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win

• South Dakota State has won six of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Northern Iowa has lost three of its last four games.
• Northern Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last three day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northern Iowa’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Six of South Dakota State’s last seven games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Prediction

Northern Iowa is the better team with terrific three point shooting so this game has a chance to get away from SDSU at some point if shots are falling. South Dakota State has also shown issues defending the three ball. However, player for player, there’s not a ton of difference between South Dakota State and Northern Iowa. These teams are in similar zip codes. South Dakota State has a balanced scoring attack and is a team that can win the Summit this season. You’re not going to get South Dakota State as this big of an underdog often. This line feels disrespectful. I’ll grab the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: South Dakota State +9.5