South Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the Frost Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Coyotes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Jackrabbits’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Dakota State

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

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

South Dakota  Coming off a Win

South Dakota in the last game faced off against North Dakota and they ended up securing the 102-93 victory. In the second half they scored 53 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. Chase Forte put up 25 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Isaac Burns also had a strong game putting up 20 points and four rebounds. Two games ago against North Dakota State, it wasn’t good enough and they ended u losing 103-77. 

South Dakota comes into this game with a 12-9 record overall and they have gone 9-8-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 16 of the 18 games so far this season. South Dakota on the season is averaging 86.6 points while their defense is giving up 83.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 357th. They are averaging 63.29 field goal attempts per game which is 31st in the league. Guard Chase Forte has been the top player averaging 16.3 points while shooting 47.9 percent from the field. 

South Dakota State Pulled It Out Late

South Dakota State has been up and down this season but they are coming off a win in the last game. South Dakota State faced off against UMKC and they scored 65 points and they ended up winning by a point. Oscar Cluff put up 23 points, 19 rebounds, and two assists. Matthew Mors also had a strong game putting up 10 points and four rebounds. Two games ago against Oral Roberts, they ended up winning 84-70. 

South Dakota State is averaging 79.5 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 69th in the league while the defense is ranked 195th. They are shooting 47.79 percent from the field which is 50th in the league. They are shooting 75.35 percent from behind the three-point line. Center Oscar Cluff has been the top player all season averaging 17.7 points while shooting 67.7 percent from the field. 

Why South Dakota State Will Beat South Dakota

• South Dakota State has won each of its last 13 games at First Bank and Trust Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota has lost seven of its last eight day games against the Summit League.
• South Dakota has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.

South Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring here. South Dakota can really score, but their defense is going to be a major issue. South Dakota is averaging 86.3 points per game but their defense is giving up 83.3 points per game. They will run up the score but they aren’t going to make many stops. This game is going to be a shootout, and it will get out of control early. Back the over to cash.