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Merrimack vs. South Dakota State prediction: South Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [11/3/2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Merrimack vs South Dakota State predictions for college basketball Monday.
South Dakota State and Merrimack are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball opening night action at Sanford Pentagon on Monday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects the South Dakota State as the most likely winner of the Merrimack vs. South Dakota State game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Merrimack vs. South Dakota State prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball matchup between Merrimack and South Dakota State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives South Dakota State a 72% chance of beating Merrimack. Our predicted final score has South Dakota State winning 76-70.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Merrimack and South Dakota State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Merrimack vs. South Dakota State odds
We have researched the best college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Merrimack | South Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -245 |
| Total | o143.5 (-110) | u143.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Merrimack vs. South Dakota State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | South Dakota State -6.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | South Dakota State | -245 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Merrimack vs. South Dakota State game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball matchup between South Dakota State and Merrimack at Sanford Pentagon is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Merrimack vs. South Dakota State
- Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Sanford Pentagon
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota State, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Merrimack on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Merrimack vs. South Dakota State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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