South Dakota vs. Western Michigan betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 16

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The South Dakota Coyotes (2-2) square off against the Western Michigan Broncos (2-2) as 4.5-point favorites on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET on Summit League Network. The point total is set at 174.5 for the matchup.

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South Dakota Cover -4.5 vs Western Michigan -107

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South Dakota vs. Western Michigan betting lines

  • South Dakota moneyline odds to win: -182
  • Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +151
  • Spread: South Dakota (-4.5)
  • Total: 174.5

South Dakota statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, South Dakota performed better when playing at home, covering eight times in 12 home games, and six times in 15 road games.
  • The Coyotes exceeded the total more often at home last year, hitting the over in nine of 12 home matchups (75%). In road games, they hit the over in 10 of 15 games (66.7%).
  • South Dakota fared better as a moneyline favorite at home last year, sporting a home record of 8-0 home record, compared to going 3-2 away from home.

Last season stats

  • Offensively, the Coyotes were the third-best squad in college basketball (85.2 points per game) last season. However, defensively they were -3-worst (83.7 points allowed per game).
  • On the boards, South Dakota was 152nd in the nation in rebounds (32.5 per game) last season. It was second-worst in rebounds conceded (35.9 per game).
  • The Coyotes were 330th in college basketball in assists (11.3 per game) last year.

South Dakota betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-14-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 21-8-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 10-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 8-0; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.0 (157th in nation) 46.7 (324th) 32.5 (152nd) 35.9 (357th) 11.3 (330th) 9.2 (19th)

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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Western Michigan’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .357 (5-9-0) last year. On the road, it was .625 (10-6-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Broncos games went over less frequently at home (five of 14, 35.7%) than on the road (nine of 16, 56.2%) last season.
  • When moneyline underdogs last year, the Broncos won a higher percentage of games at home (2-4) than away (4-10).

Last season stats

  • With 72.1 points per game on offense, the Broncos ranked 228th in the country last year. At the other end, they allowed 76.0 points per contest, which ranked 294th in college basketball.
  • Western Michigan grabbed 33.8 boards per game (68th-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 31.8 rebounds per contest (217th-ranked).
  • Last season the Broncos ranked 268th in college basketball in assists, delivering 12.4 per game.

Western Michigan betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-15-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 10-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 12-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 13-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-17-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 9-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-5 (Home: 3-5; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-15 (Home: 2-4; Away: 4-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.7 (288th in nation) 46.7 (324th) 33.8 (68th) 31.8 (217th) 12.4 (268th) 10.4 (108th)
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