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Kansas City vs. South Dakota prediction: South Dakota favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Kansas City vs South Dakota predictions for college basketball Thursday.
South Dakota and Kansas City will meet in men's college basketball action at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts South Dakota as the most likely winner of the Kansas City vs. South Dakota game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Kansas City and South Dakota 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives South Dakota a 72% chance of defeating Kansas City. Our predicted final score has South Dakota winning 81-75.
According to our model, Kansas City (+7.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kansas City | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | +300 | -350 |
| Total | o156.5 (-112) | u156.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kansas City +7.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kansas City | +300 |
| Total | Under 156.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kansas City +7.5 at the spread.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between South Dakota and Kansas City at Sanford Coyote Sports Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kansas City vs. South Dakota
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Kansas City on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kansas City vs. South Dakota insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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