The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-6, 0-0 Summit League) host the Denver Pioneers (6-9, 0-0 Summit League) after winning three straight home games. The Jackrabbits are heavy favorites by 15.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points.
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South Dakota State Cover -15.5 vs Denver -110
South Dakota State vs. Denver betting lines
- South Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -1639
- Denver moneyline odds to win: +899
- Spread: South Dakota State (-15.5)
- Total: 149.5
South Dakota State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- South Dakota State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in four opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered zero times in four opportunities in road games.
- The Jackrabbits have gone over the total more often at home, hitting the over in three of four home matchups (75%). In road games, they have hit the over in two of four games (50%).
- South Dakota State has played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 3-0, compared to going 0-1 on the road.
Recent trends
- The Jackrabbits’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 74.9 points a contest compared to the 77.9 they’ve averaged this season.
- South Dakota State has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 71.9 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.1 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
- The Jackrabbits are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.5 threes per game and shooting 35.6% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.9 makes and 34.5% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
South Dakota State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 0-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 15.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (110th in nation) | 41.7 (114th) | 36.8 (33rd) | 28.9 (75th) | 14.3 (171st) | 11.5 (174th) |
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Denver statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Denver has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 2-2-0 record) than on the road (.571, 4-3-0).
- Pioneers games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (three times out of four) than on the road (three of seven) this year.
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Pioneers have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than away (.143, 1-6).
Recent trends
- While the Pioneers are posting 75.7 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, tallying 74.7 points per contest.
- Denver is allowing 80.5 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 1.5 more points than it is allowing for the season (79.0).
- The Pioneers are sinking 9.0 treys per contest with a 36.4% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.3 and 36.6%.
Denver betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 15.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (214th in nation) | 48.1 (351st) | 27.0 (353rd) | 31.7 (219th) | 12.7 (274th) | 11.7 (196th) |
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