South Dakota State vs Denver Prediction 1-2-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Dakota State vs Denver Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, at the Frost Arena. Let’s take a look at South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Denver Pioneers Pick. 

South Dakota State Looks to Bounce Back

South Dakota State has been up and down to start the season, but they are coming off a loss in the last game. South Dakota State faced off against the Alabama Crimson Tide and they scored 82 points, but the defense gave up 105 points, and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 57-33 and even though they scored 49 points in the second half it wasn’t enough. As a team, the Jackrabbits shot 42.3 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Center Oscar Cluff was the best offensive player putting up 21 points, 15 rebounds, and two assists. 

Overall this season the Jackrabbits are averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 129th in the league while the defense is ranked 179th. They like to shoot it from deep and are averaging 25.7 three-point attempts from deep. In this game, the Jackrabbits offense is going to need to put on a show. Center Oscar Cluff has been the top player averaging 16.9 points while shooting 68.5 percent from the field.

Denver is Struggling

Denver is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Cal Poly, the defense was awful giving up 95 points and in the last game against Northern Colorado, they ended up losing 82-75. At halftime, they were up 42-36 but in the second half, they were outscored 46-33. Nicholas Shogbonyo had a strong game putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. 

Denver on the season is averaging 75.7 points while their defense is giving up 79 points per game. The offense is ranked 186th in the league while the defense is ranked 332nd. Nicholas Shogbonyo is averaging 15.1 points and he’s going to need to pace the team. There are three different players that are averaging at least 12 points. In this game, the defense is going to need to really step up, or this will be a long game. 

Neither of the teams are dealing with injuries heading into this game.

South Dakota State vs Denver Prediction

This is going to be a fast-paced game, and there is going to be zero defense played by either team in this game. Denver is averaging 75.7 points per game but the bigger issue is going to be the defense. South Dakota State is averaging 77.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score also. There will be zero defense and this game will end up over the total.