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South Dakota State vs. Denver prediction: South Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/12/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Dakota State vs Denver predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Denver will face South Dakota State in men's college basketball action at Hamilton Gymnasium on Thursday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects South Dakota State as the most likely winner of the South Dakota State vs. Denver game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Dakota State vs. Denver prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between South Dakota State and Denver 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives South Dakota State a 56% chance of beating Denver. Our predicted final score has South Dakota State winning 81-79.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and South Dakota State and Denver each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 160.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
South Dakota State vs. Denver odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Dakota State | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-102) | +2.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +126 |
| Total | o160.5 (-105) | u160.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Dakota State vs. Denver 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 -2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Denver | +126 |
| Total | Over 160.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 160.5 total points.
South Dakota State vs. Denver game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Denver and South Dakota State at Hamilton Gymnasium is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota State vs. Denver
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Hamilton Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota State, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Denver on Thursday.
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