South Dakota vs North Dakota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

North Dakota head coach Paul Sather directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • North Dakota (13-14) is a -8.5 point favorite vs South Dakota (14-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • South Dakota / North Dakota TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota Coyotes (14-13) visit Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (13-14) on Mar. 2. 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 -8.5 (-115).

The South Dakota vs. North Dakota Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota+8.5 -105O 152.5 -110+320
North Dakota -8.5 -115U 152.5 -110-400

South Dakota vs North Dakota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Dakota will win this college basketball game with 81.9% 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 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Dakota have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games (+3.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • North Dakota have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)

South Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI).

  • 9-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -20.2% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

North Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Dakota has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -8.11% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 12.29% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.45 Units / -11.6% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.7% ROI

South Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota is shooting 38% from three (465/1,226) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Dakota is shooting 37% from three (190/519) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Dakota has averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (310 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 42nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

South Dakota has 18.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 19.1

North Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has averaged 11.4 assists per game (286 assists/25 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

North Dakota is shooting 32% from three (203/639) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Dakota has averaged 10.9 offensive rebounds per game (272 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 9.0

North Dakota has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (680 assists/ 617 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has averaged 3.8 steals per game (90 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

South Dakota has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (635 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

South Dakota has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,367 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.2

South Dakota has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (635 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has averaged 5.2 steals per game (299 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

North Dakota has averaged 6.1 steals per game (153 steals/25 games) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.6

North Dakota has 153 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among Summit Teams

North Dakota has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 7.7


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