UMKC vs South Dakota State Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks

The Kansas City Roos are visiting the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sunday, February 23rd at the First Bank and Trust Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas City Roos vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Prediction. We will examine:

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits’ recent form and player performance

The Kansas City Roos’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas City Roos

Recent betting trends in games played between the Kansas City Roos and South Dakota State Jackrabbits

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Kansas City Roos vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits game

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits have an 18-10 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Summit League. South Dakota State is coming off a 68-77 loss to North Dakota State. The Jackrabbits are 13-12 against the spread, and 12-13 in over/under, while having a 12-1 home record. 

Offensively, South Dakota State is averaging 81 points per game, which ranks 37th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.4 points per game (232nd). The Jackrabbits shoot 48% from the field (41st) and 35.9% from beyond the arc (81st). The Jackrabbits shoot 76.4% from the free-throw line (43rd) and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game (15th).

Oscar Cluff leads South Dakota State in scoring with an average of 17.3 points and a team-high 12.6 rebounds, while Joe Sayler adds 13.5 points per game.

Kansas City Roos Preview

The Kansas City Roos have an 11-17 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Summit League. The Roos are coming off a 66-78 loss to Omaha. The Roos are 10-14 against the spread, and 8-16 in over/under while having a 2-10 road record.

Offensively, Kansas City is averaging 73.7 points per game, which ranks 177th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.9 points per game (66th). The Roos shoot 43.3% from the field (261st) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (163rd). The Roos shoot 77% from the free-throw line (36th) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (174th).

Jamar Brown leads Kansas City in scoring with an average of 16.1 points and a team-high 7.4 rebounds, while Jayson Petty adds 11.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win

• South Dakota State has won 36 of its last 37 day games at First Bank and Trust Arena.
• Kansas City has lost each of its last six road games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Kansas City and South Dakota State.

Why the Kansas City Roos will win

• Kansas City has won five of its last six day games against the Summit League.
• Kansas City has won the first half in each of its last seven road day games against the Summit League.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Dakota State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.6%).
• South Dakota State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.1).
• Kansas City ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.6).
• Kansas City ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.0%).

Kansas City Roos vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Prediction

South Dakota State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Kansas City and is 7-3 against the spread. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, South Dakota State won 65-64 on the road, not covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. 

In this Kansas City Roos vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Prediction, South Dakota State is coming as a -9.5 home favorite. South Dakota State is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been almost perfect at home, while on the other hand, Kansas City has been terrible on the road. The Roos have been in terrible form lately, as they are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 1-6 against the spread in their last 7. On the other hand, South Dakota State is 8-2 in their last 10 games and has been dominating Kansas City in recent years. Take the better team, in better form, playing at home. Take the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and lay the points.