South Dakota State vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 21

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  • March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
  • Iowa State (23-10) is a -16.5 point favorite vs South Dakota State (16-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • South Dakota State / Iowa State TV channel: truTV

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (16-14) visit CHI Health Center Omaha to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (23-10) on Mar. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:35pm EDT in Omaha, NE.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The South Dakota State vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota State+16.5 -110O 135.5 -110+1150
Iowa State -16.5 -110U 135.5 -110-3000

South Dakota State vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 93.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota State vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.90 Units / 55% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+15.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games (+14.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 34 games (+12.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.85 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)

South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota State has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.55 Units / 1.61% ROI).

  • 19-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -1.47% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -4.53% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -4.26% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 23-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+12 Units / 32.17% ROI).

  • 19-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.85 Units / 13.21% ROI
  • 16-18 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 18-16 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI

South Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

South Dakota State has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (196 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 9.0

South Dakota State is shooting 56% from inside the arc (267/474) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 53%

South Dakota State is shooting 46% (1,460/3,166) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 45%

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa State has averaged 16.9 assists per game (389 assists/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Iowa St. shot 27% from three (26/98) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has 23.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (575/1,385) this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 44%

South Dakota State has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (601 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Dakota State has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,384 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.2

South Dakota State has averaged 6.7 steals per game (153 steals/23 games) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.6

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8


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