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South Dakota State vs. North Dakota prediction: South Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Dakota State vs North Dakota predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET as the favored South Dakota State squares off with North Dakota in men's college basketball action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts South Dakota State as the most likely winner of the South Dakota State vs. North Dakota game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between South Dakota State and North Dakota 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives South Dakota State a 71% chance of beating North Dakota. Our predicted final score has South Dakota State winning 79-73.
According to our model, North Dakota (+7.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 151.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota 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 | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-112) | +7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -340 | +290 |
| Total | o151.5 (-115) | u151.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +7.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota | +290 |
| Total | Under 151.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is North Dakota +7.5 at the spread.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between North Dakota and South Dakota State at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota State vs. North Dakota
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota State, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat North Dakota on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Dakota State vs. North Dakota insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date 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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