South Dakota State vs North Dakota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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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)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 29, 2024, 12:38 PM
  • North Dakota (13-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs South Dakota State (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • South Dakota State / North Dakota TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (12-13) visit Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (13-13) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Grand Forks, ND.

North Dakota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The South Dakota State vs. North Dakota Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota State+1.5 -120O 149.5 -115-110
North Dakota -1.5 +100U 149.5 -105-110

South Dakota State vs North Dakota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Dakota State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota State vs North Dakota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Dakota State will cover the spread with 60.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • South Dakota State has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • South Dakota State have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+5.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+2.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Dakota have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+1.95 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)

South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota State has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -8.2% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.35 Units / -8.07% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 13.96% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.45 Units / -22.59% ROI

North Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Dakota has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 15.77% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.7% 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%

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 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

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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