North Dakota State vs South Dakota Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks Today
South Dakota (18-13) vs. North Dakota State (21-10)
March 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Dakota State -2.5; Over/Under: 165.5
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The South Dakota Coyotes and North Dakota State Bison meet Friday in the college basketball Summit League Quarterfinal at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Here’s a North Dakota State vs South Dakota Prediction. This article will include a North Dakota State vs South Dakota Pick.
South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview
The South Dakota Coyotes recently lost to Omaha and North Dakota State, while beating North Dakota. South Dakota has lost three of its last five games.
The South Dakota Coyotes are averaging 85.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Chase Forte is averaging 17.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Isaac Bruns is averaging 14.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dre Bullock is the third double-digit scorer, and Kaleb Stewart is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The South Dakota Coyotes are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota Coyotes are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview
The North Dakota State Bison recently beat South Dakota State and South Dakota, while losing to North Dakota. North Dakota State is 10-4 since starting the season with an 11-6 record.
The North Dakota State Bison are averaging 81 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jacksen Moni is averaging 20.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jacari White is averaging 17.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Masen Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Tajavis Miller is dishing 1.2 assists. The North Dakota State Bison are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The North Dakota State Bison are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- North Dakota State has won each of its last four night games.
- South Dakota has lost six of its last seven games at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
- North Dakota State has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Summit League.
Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win
- South Dakota has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- South Dakota has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-eight of North Dakota State’s last 29 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
- Each of South Dakota’s last seven Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Dakota State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.9).
- North Dakota State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (62.0%).
- South Dakota ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.0).
- South Dakota ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.0).
North Dakota State vs South Dakota Injury Report
Neither North Dakota State nor South Dakota have a player listed on its injury report.
North Dakota State vs South Dakota Prediction
South Dakota has had serious issues defensively as of late, and that doesn’t bode well in this spot against this North Dakota State offense. North Dakota State won both games against South Dakota this season, scoring a combined 185 points in the process. North Dakota State just beat South Dakota last week. South Dakota has had better covering success, but with a line this soft, you like your chances of the Coyotes advancing if you grab the bucket. I don’t. I’ll lay the small number with North Dakota State base on the offensive success.
