South Dakota State vs. North Dakota betting: College basketball preview for January 16

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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (10-8, 1-2 Summit League) are heavy favorites (-12.5) as they look to continue a four-game home win streak when they take on the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (7-12, 1-3 Summit League) on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at First Bank and Trust Arena. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on Summit League Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 157.5 points.

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South Dakota State Cover -12.5 vs North Dakota -108

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South Dakota State vs. North Dakota betting lines

  • South Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -909
  • North Dakota moneyline odds to win: +589
  • Spread: South Dakota State (-12.5)
  • Total: 157.5

South Dakota State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, South Dakota State has played better at home, covering three times in five home games, and one time in six road games.
  • The Jackrabbits have eclipsed the total more often when playing at home, hitting the over in four of five home matchups (80%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of six games (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, South Dakota State has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (1.000) compared to away games (.000).

Recent trends

  • The Jackrabbits’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 76.4 points a contest compared to the 78.4 they’ve averaged this season.
  • South Dakota State has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 75.1 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 72.0 it has conceded this season.
  • The Jackrabbits’ 9.6 made three-pointers per-game average during their last 10 games are more than the 8.8 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a lower percentage of made shots, 34.3% compared to their season-long percentage of 34.6% from deep.

South Dakota State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.2 (72nd in nation) 41.7 (94th) 37.4 (13th) 28.2 (42nd) 14.4 (136th) 11.9 (225th)

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North Dakota statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, North Dakota has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 3-3-0 record) than on the road (.625, 5-3-0).
  • Fightin’ Hawks games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of six) than away (five of eight) this year.
  • The Fightin’ Hawks, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-3) than away (2-5) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Fightin’ Hawks are scoring 82.4 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 5.3 more than their average for the season (77.1).
  • While North Dakota is giving up 77.1 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 79.3 points per contest.
  • The Fightin’ Hawks are sinking 10.3 treys per game in their previous 10 games, which is 1.9 more than their average for the season (8.4). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (33.3%) compared to their season average from downtown (31.2%).

North Dakota betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-4-0; As Underdog: 8-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-4-0 (Home: 6-0-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 2-3; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.1 (307th in nation) 47.2 (341st) 36.1 (38th) 32.4 (254th) 11.4 (331st) 11.2 (147th)
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