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North Dakota vs. North Dakota State prediction: North Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get North Dakota vs North Dakota State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
North Dakota State and North Dakota will meet in men's college basketball action at Denny Sanford Premier Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts North Dakota State as the most likely winner of the North Dakota vs. North Dakota State game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Dakota vs. North Dakota State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between North Dakota and North Dakota State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives North Dakota State an 85% chance of beating North Dakota. Our predicted final score has North Dakota State winning 80-68.
According to our model, North Dakota (+11.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 147.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
North Dakota vs. North Dakota State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Dakota | North Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-115) | -11.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +525 | -690 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Dakota vs. North Dakota State 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 | North Dakota State -11.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota | +525 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
North Dakota vs. North Dakota State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between North Dakota State and North Dakota at Denny Sanford Premier Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Dakota vs. North Dakota State
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Denny Sanford Premier Center
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Conclusion
We predict North Dakota State, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat North Dakota on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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