South Dakota State vs Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

Alabama head coach Nate Oats calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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  • Alabama is a -22.5 point favorite vs South Dakota State
  • Total (Over/Under): 167.5 points
  • South Dakota State / Alabama TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits visit Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-105).

The South Dakota State vs. Alabama Over/Under is 167.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota State+22.5 -115O 167.5 -110+1650
Alabama -22.5 -105U 167.5 -110-10000

South Dakota State vs Alabama Prediction for Today:

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

South Dakota State vs Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Alabama will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+8.30 Units / 8% 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 18 of their last 33 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+6.05 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+4.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.09 Units / 7% ROI)

South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota State has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 15.3% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -13.93% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.17% ROI

Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.85 Units / -36.6% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -1.42% 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 Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State shot 48% (917/1,905) last season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 45%

South Dakota State averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (255 rebounds/33 games) last season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

South Dakota State made 8.5 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 8.2

South Dakota State has averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (164 turnovers/14 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (867 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Dakota State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,162/2,794) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%

South Dakota State has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,260 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.3

South Dakota State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (821/1,965) last season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama has averaged 31.3 defensive rebounds per game (376 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Alabama has averaged 31.3 defensive rebounds per game (376 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Alabama has allowed 76.8 points per game (922 points/12 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 66.3

Alabama has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,303 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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