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North Dakota State vs. South Dakota prediction: North Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get North Dakota State vs South Dakota predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET as the favored North Dakota State locks horns with South Dakota in men's college basketball action at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts North Dakota State as the most likely winner of the North Dakota State vs. South Dakota game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Dakota State vs. South Dakota prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between North Dakota State and South Dakota 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives North Dakota State an 80% chance of defeating South Dakota. Our predicted final score has North Dakota State winning 82-72.
According to our model, North Dakota State (-8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
North Dakota State 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 | North Dakota State | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-105) | +8.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | -375 | +340 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Dakota State vs. South Dakota picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | North Dakota State -8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota State | -375 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is North Dakota State -8.5 at the spread.
North Dakota State vs. South Dakota game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between South Dakota and North Dakota State at Sanford Coyote Sports Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Dakota State vs. South Dakota
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center
Conclusion
We predict North Dakota State, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat South Dakota on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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