Colorado vs South Dakota State Prediction 12-13-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs South Dakota State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 13th at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 7-2 this year after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 72-55 in their last game. Colorado led 43-21 at the half and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 29 points in the second half. The Buffaloes shot 50% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 58.3% on free throws in the game. Bangot Dak led Colorado with 16 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Buffaloes defeated Pacific by a score of 75-66 but did lose to Iowa State by a score of 99-71 before that. Colorado has scored 76 points per game and they have allowed 69.7 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Colorado is shooting 46.9% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 39.8% on three-pointers this year. 

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 8-4 this season after they lost to Nevada by a score of 77-63 in their last game. South Dakota State led 37-30 at the half, but they were outscored 47-26 in the second half for the loss. The Jackrabbits shot 43.6% from the field, 34.3% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Joe Sayler led South Dakota State with 15 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Jackrabbits defeated Eastern Washington by a score of 74-53 but did lose to Montana before that. South Dakota State has scored 77.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Oscar Cluff is averaging 17.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while South Dakota State is shooting 47.3% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 31.8% on three-pointers this year. South Dakota State will face Alabama, Denver, St. Thomas, and Omaha after this game. 

Why Colorado will beat South Dakota State

• Colorado has won each of its last 22 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota State has lost seven of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Colorado has won the first half in each of its last six games against the Summit League.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Colorado’s last nine night games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Each of South Dakota State’s last five games has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colorado ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
• Colorado ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• South Dakota State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.8).
• South Dakota State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.3%).

Colorado vs South Dakota State Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they just dominated Colorado State last time out. The Buffaloes have only lost against Iowa State and Michigan State, and their defense has been very good for most of the season. South Dakota State has lost two of their last three games, but they do have the highest shooting percentage in this matchup. The Jackrabbits did give Boise State some trouble earlier in the year, but they also just lost by 14 points on the road against Nevada. Take Colorado at home.