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North Dakota vs. South Dakota State prediction: South Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/21/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get North Dakota vs South Dakota State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
South Dakota State will take on North Dakota in men's college basketball action at First Bank and Trust Arena on Saturday, commencing at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts South Dakota State as the most likely winner of the North Dakota vs. South Dakota State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Dakota vs. South Dakota State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between North Dakota 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 75% chance of beating North Dakota. Our predicted final score has South Dakota State winning 80-73.
According to our model, North Dakota (+9.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 151.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
North Dakota vs. South 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 | South Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-115) | -9.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +340 | -420 |
| Total | o151.5 (-110) | u151.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Dakota 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 | North Dakota +9.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota | +340 |
| Total | Over 151.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 151.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
North Dakota vs. South Dakota State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between South Dakota State and North Dakota at First Bank and Trust Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Dakota vs. South Dakota State
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: First Bank and Trust Arena
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota State, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat North 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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