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South Dakota State vs. Kansas City prediction: South Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Dakota State vs Kansas City predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Kansas City will face the favored South Dakota State in men's college basketball action at Swinney Recreation Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects South Dakota State as the most likely winner of the South Dakota State vs. Kansas City 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. Kansas City 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 Kansas City 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives South Dakota State an 85% chance of beating Kansas City. Our predicted final score has South Dakota State winning 81-70.
According to our model, Kansas City (+12.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 152.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
South Dakota State vs. Kansas City odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Dakota State | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -12.5 (-105) | +12.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -800 | +720 |
| Total | o152.5 (-106) | u152.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Dakota State vs. Kansas City 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 -12.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kansas City | +720 |
| Total | Over 152.5 | -106 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kansas City to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
South Dakota State vs. Kansas City game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Kansas City and South Dakota State at Swinney Recreation Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota State vs. Kansas City
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Swinney Recreation Center
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota State, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat Kansas City on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Dakota State vs. Kansas City insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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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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