Northern Iowa vs. South Dakota State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 9

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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (2-0) are big, 10.5-point underdogs against the Northern Iowa Panthers (1-0) at McLeod Center on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 150.5 for the matchup.

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Northern Iowa Cover -10.5 vs South Dakota State -108

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Northern Iowa vs. South Dakota State betting lines

  • Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: -588
  • South Dakota State moneyline odds to win: +423
  • Spread: Northern Iowa (-10.5)
  • Total: 150.5

Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Northern Iowa had a better record against the spread at home (12-4-0) than it did in away games (6-4-0) last season.
  • The Panthers exceeded the total in seven of 16 home games (43.8%) last year, compared to four of 10 road games (40%).
  • At home last year, Northern Iowa won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 13-3 (.812). In road games, it was 3-2 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • With 73.3 points scored per game and 67.4 points allowed last season, the Panthers were 194th in the country on offense and 50th defensively.
  • Last season, Northern Iowa was 300th in college basketball in rebounds (29.9 per game) and 70th in rebounds conceded (29.5).
  • At 13.9 assists per game last season, the Panthers were 148th in the nation.

Northern Iowa betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 19-12-0 (Home: 12-4-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 6-0-0 (As Favorite: 16-7-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-19-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-6 (Home: 13-3; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.7 (16th in nation) 43.7 (168th) 29.9 (300th) 29.5 (70th) 13.9 (148th) 10.2 (87th)

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South Dakota State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • South Dakota State performed better against the spread at home (7-5-0) than on the road (3-9-0) last season.
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Jackrabbits’ games finished above the over/under at home (58.3%, seven of 12) than on the road (33.3%, four of 12).

Last season stats

  • The Jackrabbits scored 79.6 points per game (46th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while ceding 73.5 points per contest (225th-ranked).
  • South Dakota State thrived when it came to rebounding last year, ranking seventh-best in the country in rebounds per game (37.0) and 25th-best in boards allowed per contest (28.0).
  • The Jackrabbits averaged 14.1 dimes per game, which ranked them 135th in the nation.

South Dakota State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-16-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 10-13-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-17-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-7 (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
47.2 (50th in nation) 42.5 (93rd) 37.0 (seventh) 28.0 (25th) 14.1 (135th) 11.6 (232nd)
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