South Dakota vs North Dakota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

• North Dakota is a -1.5 point favorite vs South Dakota
• Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
• South Dakota / North Dakota TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota Coyotes visit Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Grand Forks, ND.

North Dakota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The South Dakota vs. North Dakota Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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South Dakota vs. North Dakota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

South Dakota vs North Dakota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Dakota will win this college basketball game with 61.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota vs North Dakota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Dakota will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.

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South Dakota Basketball Best Bets Today:

• South Dakota have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
• South Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
• South Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
• South Dakota has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)

North Dakota Basketball Best Bets Today:

• North Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.35 Units / 25% ROI)
• North Dakota has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
• North Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
• North Dakota have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
• North Dakota has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games at home (+1.05 Units / 4% ROI)

South Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI).

• 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -6.1% ROI
• 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
• 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

North Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Dakota has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI).

• 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -5.87% ROI
• 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
• 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

South Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (22/92) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

North Dakota has allowed an average of 1.43 points per shot (1,612 points/1,124 shots) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

North Dakota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (827/1,820) last season — 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Dakota has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (4,236 points/3,100 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has 26.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 21.5

South Dakota has a 43% free throw rate (506 free throw attempts/1,164 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 36%

South Dakota has 27.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 20.8

South Dakota has a 39% free throw rate (1,993 free throw attempts/5,129 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (22/92) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

North Dakota has allowed an average of 1.43 points per shot (1,612 points/1,124 shots) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

North Dakota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (827/1,820) last season — 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Dakota has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (4,236 points/3,100 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has 26.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 21.5

South Dakota has a 43% free throw rate (506 free throw attempts/1,164 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 36%

South Dakota has 27.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 20.8

South Dakota has a 39% free throw rate (1,993 free throw attempts/5,129 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 34%

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