Denver vs South Dakota State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • South Dakota State is a -15.5 point favorite vs Denver
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Denver / South Dakota State TV channel: CBSSN

The Denver Pioneers visit First Bank & Trust Arena to take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Brookings, SD.

South Dakota State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The Denver vs. South Dakota State Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Denver vs. South Dakota State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Denver+15.5 -115O 151.5 -110+850
South Dakota State -15.5 -105U 151.5 -110-1600

Denver vs South Dakota State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Dakota State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Denver vs South Dakota State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Denver will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Denver has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 away games (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+10.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.98 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)

Denver Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Denver has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / -25% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota State has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.91% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 10.4% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.58% ROI

Denver Offensive Stats & Trends:

Denver averaged 80.9 points per game (2,589 points/32 games) last season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Denver has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (115 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Denver has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,136 points/877 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Denver has 22.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 18.9

South Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State has averaged 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (148 rebounds/15 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 9.9

South Dakota State shot 36% from three (279/777) last season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

South Dakota State is shooting 47% (422/904) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 45%

South Dakota State averaged 76.1 points per game (2,510 points/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Denver Defensive Stats & Trends:

Denver has averaged 19.9 defensive rebounds per game (299 rebounds/15 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Denver averaged 6.1 steals per game (196 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.6

Denver has 105 steals this season — 4th most among Summit Teams

Denver has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,066 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,287 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.3

South Dakota State has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.9

South Dakota State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,199/2,872) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%

South Dakota State has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0


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