South Dakota State vs Denver Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

Denver head coach Jeff Wulbrun yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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  • South Dakota State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Denver
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • South Dakota State / Denver TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits visit Hamilton Gymnasium to take on the Denver Pioneers on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Denver, CO, USA.

South Dakota State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The South Dakota State vs. Denver Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota State-8.5 -110O 147.5 -110-425
Denver +8.5 -110U 147.5 -110+320

South Dakota State vs Denver 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.

South Dakota State vs Denver Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Dakota State will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.25 Units / 6% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+1.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.42 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Denver have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Denver have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)

South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota State has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.18% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.25 Units / 5.33% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -15.46% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units / 5.9% ROI

Denver Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Denver has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 7-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -23.1% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.09% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.35 Units / -1.18% ROI

South Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State shot 57% from inside the arc (367/644) last season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 53%

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

South Dakota State had an eFG% of 56% last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Dakota State shot 48% (917/1,905) last season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

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 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (225 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Denver had 23.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Denver averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,589 points/1,978 shots) last season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.28

South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,720 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.9

South Dakota State has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/30 games) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.3

South Dakota State has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

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

Denver Defensive Stats & Trends:

Denver has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (614 rebounds/30 games) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

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 allowed 6.8 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 8.3

Denver stole the ball 196 times last season — 2nd most among Summit Teams


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