South Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today
South Dakota State (17-9) vs. South Dakota (16-10)
February 16, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: South Dakota +6.5; Over/Under: 171.5
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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits and South Dakota Coyotes meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Here’s a South Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction. This article will include a South Dakota vs South Dakota State Pick.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat St. Thomas and Omaha, and they play North Dakota State, Kansas City, and Oral Roberts next. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are averaging 81 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Oscar Cluff is averaging 17.3 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Joe Sayler is averaging 13.7 points and 2.5 rebounds. Kalen Garry is the third double-digit scorer and Owen Larson is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview
The South Dakota Coyotes beat Kansas City and Oral Roberts, and they play St. Thomas, Omaha, and North Dakota State next. The South Dakota Coyotes are averaging 85.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 82.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Chase Forte is averaging 16 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Isaac Bruns is averaging 14.7 points and 4.2 rebounds. Dre Bullock is the third double-digit scorer, and Kaleb Stewart is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The South Dakota Coyotes are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota Coyotes are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win
- South Dakota has won 14 of its last 15 home games.
- South Dakota State has lost seven of its last nine road games.
- The home team has won the first half in 11 of South Dakota State’s last 14 games.
Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win
- South Dakota State has won each of its last nine games against South Dakota.
- South Dakota has lost eight of its last nine day games against the Summit League.
- South Dakota has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against the Summit League.
South Dakota vs South Dakota State Injury Report
Neither South Dakota nor South Dakota State have a player listed on its injury report.
South Dakota vs South Dakota State Prediction
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are the better team and have owned South Dakota over the years, which includes nine straight wins and a 19-point win a few weeks ago. However, South Dakota is at home where it’s 12-1 SU on the season and is very dangerous offensively. South Dakota is a top-five scoring team in college basketball, and you can bet the crowd is going to show up in full force. This is a big game for South Dakota and a chance to end the streak with a win over its rival. I’ll take a shot with South Dakota and the points on Sunday.
