South Dakota State vs. South Dakota betting: College basketball preview for January 25

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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (13-8, 4-2 Summit League) are heavily favored (-12.5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the South Dakota Coyotes (12-9, 3-3 Summit League) at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at First Bank and Trust Arena. The game airs on Summit League Network. The matchup’s point total is set at 170.5.

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South Dakota State Cover -12.5 vs South Dakota -110

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South Dakota State vs. South Dakota betting lines

  • South Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -917
  • South Dakota moneyline odds to win: +598
  • Spread: South Dakota State (-12.5)
  • Total: 170.5

South Dakota State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • South Dakota State sports a better record against the spread at home (4-3-0) than it does on the road (1-6-0).
  • Looking at over/unders, the Jackrabbits hit the over more often at home, as they’ve gone over the total five times in seven opportunities this season (71.4%). On the road, they have hit the over three times in seven opportunities (42.9%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, South Dakota State has won six of six games when playing at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won one of three games on the road (.333) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Jackrabbits have seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 80.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.8 points more than the 79.5 they’ve scored this season.
  • South Dakota State’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 77.2 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 71.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • The Jackrabbits’ past 10 outings have seen them make 10.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.1% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 8.8 makes and 35%.

South Dakota State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.9 (49th in nation) 41.2 (67th) 37.2 (14th) 28.3 (43rd) 14.5 (130th) 11.7 (213th)

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South Dakota statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, South Dakota has a better winning percentage at home (.429, 3-4-0 record) than on the road (.400, 4-6-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Coyotes games have gone over more often at home (seven of seven, 100%) than away (eight of 10, 80%).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Coyotes have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-6).

Recent trends

  • The Coyotes are posting 85.9 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.7 fewer points than their average for the season (86.6).
  • South Dakota has played worse defensively over its last 10 games, giving up 88.6 points per contest, 5.3 more points than its season average of 83.3.
  • The Coyotes are draining 6.7 threes per game over their past 10 games, which is 1.2 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.9). That said, they sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (33.8%) compared to their season average from downtown (33.2%).

South Dakota betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-10-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-2-0 (Home: 7-0-0; Away: 8-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (90th in nation) 46.2 (314th) 33.5 (128th) 34.1 (318th) 12.4 (280th) 9.7 (28th)
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