South Dakota State vs. North Dakota betting: Summit League Tournament preview for March 7

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The No. 3 seed South Dakota State Jackrabbits (20-11, 11-5 Summit League) take on the No. 6 seed North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (11-20, 5-11 Summit League) as 8.5-point favorites in the Summit League Tournament Friday at Denny Sanford Premier Center, tipping off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Summit League Network. Both teams will look to take one step closer to earning an automatic place in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The matchup has a point total of 154.5.

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South Dakota State Cover -8.5 vs North Dakota -109

Bet $20, Payout $38.35

South Dakota State vs. North Dakota betting lines

  • South Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -375
  • North Dakota moneyline odds to win: +294
  • Spread: South Dakota State (-8.5)
  • Total: 154.5

South Dakota State statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • The Jackrabbits’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, scoring 80.8 points per contest compared to the 79.9 they’ve averaged this season.
  • South Dakota State has been less stingy on defense as of late, giving up 76.4 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
  • The Jackrabbits’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.5% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 8.8 makes and 36.1%.

South Dakota State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 10-12-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-16-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-6 (Home: 10-1; Away: 3-4)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.8 (38th in nation) 42.4 (93rd) 36.9 (seventh) 27.8 (22nd) 14.1 (143rd) 11.8 (247th)

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North Dakota statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • The Fightin’ Hawks have performed better offensively in their previous 10 games, tallying 78.2 points per contest, 0.9 more than their season average of 77.3.
  • In its last 10 games, North Dakota is surrendering 82.4 points per game, 2.7 more points than its season average (79.7).
  • The Fightin’ Hawks are making 0.2 fewer threes per contest over their previous 10 games (7.9) compared to their season average (8.1), but they are putting up a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.4%) compared to their season mark (32.3%).

North Dakota betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 12-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-10-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-6 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-14 (Home: 4-3; Away: 2-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.2 (272nd in nation) 47.9 (350th) 34.5 (54th) 32.1 (247th) 12.1 (289th) 10.7 (127th)
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