The North Dakota State Bison (18-5, 8-0 Summit League) will attempt to extend an eight-game win streak when they visit the South Dakota Coyotes (12-11, 4-4 Summit League) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center as 8.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 6 p.m. ET on Summit League Network. The over/under is set at 153.5 in the matchup.
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North Dakota State Cover -8.5 vs South Dakota -107
North Dakota State vs. South Dakota betting lines
- North Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -435
- South Dakota moneyline odds to win: +333
- Spread: North Dakota State (-8.5)
- Total: 153.5
North Dakota State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, North Dakota State has fared better at home, covering five times in seven home games, and seven times in 11 road games.
- The Bison have eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (42.9%) than road games (63.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite, North Dakota State has picked up the win in seven of seven games at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won five of six games on the road (.833) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Bison have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 78.9 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 81.0 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- North Dakota State has been more porous on defense lately, giving up 70.2 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 69.8 points per game its opponents average on the 2025-26 season.
- The Bison are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.5 threes per game and shooting 38.2% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.3 makes and 36.0% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
North Dakota State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-7-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 10-5-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 11-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-2 (Home: 7-0; Away: 5-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (99th in nation) | 44.3 (201st) | 32.9 (156th) | 28.9 (66th) | 15.3 (108th) | 10.6 (124th) |
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South Dakota statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- South Dakota has performed better against the spread at home (6-4-0) than away (4-5-0) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Coyotes games have finished over less frequently at home (four of 10, 40%) than on the road (five of nine, 55.6%).
- The Coyotes, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (1-8) this year.
Recent trends
- The Coyotes are posting 79.2 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 2.7 fewer points than their average for the season (81.9).
- South Dakota is ceding 82.4 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 0.3 more points than it is allowing for the season (82.1).
- The Coyotes are draining 8.5 treys per game in their past 10 games, which is 1.4 more than their average for the season (7.1). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (39.2%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.2%).
South Dakota betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 6-2-0; As Underdog: 5-7-0)
- O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (145th in nation) | 50.2 (363rd) | 31.7 (225th) | 30.9 (179th) | 12.2 (305th) | 12.1 (264th) |
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