South Dakota vs Kansas State Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a South Dakota vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 20th at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota Coyotes are 7-6 this season after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 80-71 in their last game. South Dakota trailed 39-33 at halftime, but scored 47 points in the second half for the win. The Coyotes shot 49% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Isaac Bruns led South Dakota with 23 points and three rebounds, while Jordan Crawford added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, South Dakota defeated Prairie View A&M by a score of 97-85, but lost to Wyoming by a score of 106-79 before that. The Coyotes have scored 84.0 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.8 points against per game this season. Isaac Bruns is averaging 20.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Jordan Crawford is averaging 12.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Coyotes. South Dakota is shooting 45.5% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 7-4 this year after they defeated Creighton by a score of 83-76 in their last game. Kansas State led 51-33 at halftime, but was outscored 43-32 in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 43% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. David Castillo led Kansas State with 19 points and three assists, while Abdi Bashir Jr added 18 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kansas State defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 108-49, but lost to Seton Hall by a score of 78-67 before that. The Wildcats have scored 86.4 points per game with 37.0 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 22.7 points and 4.7 assists per game, while David Castillo is averaging 13.5 points and 2.3 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 48.4% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 40.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• The home team has won each of South Dakota’s last four games.
• South Dakota has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win

• South Dakota has won each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost three of its last four home games when playing with a rest advantage.

Total Points Facts

• Sixty-five of Kansas State’s last 66 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 170 or fewer points.
• Each of South Dakota’s last three games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 176+ points.

South Dakota vs Kansas State Prediction 

Kansas State comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they are 5-2 at home so far this year. The Wildcats are shooting 48% from the field, but they have allowed at least 76 points in four of their last five. South Dakota is 0-4 on the road and nearly lost to a non-D1 team last time out. The Coyotes are shooting 46% from the field and their defense has been even worse than Kansas State’s. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 172.5