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South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State prediction: North Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get South Dakota State vs North Dakota State predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET as South Dakota State locks horns with North Dakota State in men's college basketball action at Scheels Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts North Dakota State as the most likely winner of the South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between South Dakota State 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 a 71% chance of defeating South Dakota State. Our predicted final score has North Dakota State winning 78-72.
According to our model, North Dakota State (-5.5) has a 51% 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 State 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 | North Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -235 |
| Total | o151.5 (-110) | u151.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 State -5.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota State | -235 |
| 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 State to win.
South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball action between North Dakota State and South Dakota State at Scheels Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Scheels Center
Conclusion
We predict North Dakota State, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat South Dakota State on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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