South Dakota State vs South Dakota Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Dakota State vs South Dakota Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 16th, at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Jackrabbits’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Coyotes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota

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

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

South Dakota Has Confidence 

South Dakota has all kinds of confidence right now and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against Oral Roberts, they went on the road and were able to secure the 75-74 victory. In the last game against UMKC, South Dakota scored 79 points and they ended up winning by seven points. Quandary Bullock put up 26 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, the offense is going to need to use a balanced attack. 

South Dakota overall sits with a 16-10 record overall and they have gone 12-10-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 18 of the games. South Dakota State is averaging 85.4 points while their defense is giving up 82.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the defense is ranked 357th. Guard Chase Forte is averaging 16 points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 25.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why South Dakota Will Beat South Dakota State

• South Dakota has won 14 of its last 15 games at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
• South Dakota State has lost six of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

South Dakota State offense Has confidence.

South Dakota State’s offense has all kinds of confidence right now, and they are going to look to run up the score again here. Two games ago against St Thomas, South Dakota State was able to secure a 102-86 victory, and in the last game against Omaha, they were able to secure a 98-85 victory. Oscar Cluff had quite the game putting up 25 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. This is a team that can get the scoring from anyone. 

South Dakota State currently sits with a 17-9 record overall and they have gone 13-11 against the spread. The offense is averaging 81 points while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 36th in the league while the defense is ranked 207th. South Dakota State wants to push the pace, but the defense is going to need to be really good here. Oscar Cluff is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 54.9 percent from the field. 

Why South Dakota State Will Beat South Dakota

• South Dakota has won 14 of its last 15 games at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
• South Dakota State has lost six of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

South Dakota State  vs South Dakota prediction

This is going to be one of the highest-scoring games of the season. South Dakota State is averaging 81 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. South Dakota’s offense is also one of the top in the country and they are averaging 85.4 points per game. Neither team is going to play any sort of defense here, and this game is going to end up going over the total. Back the over to cash here.