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South Dakota vs. Denver prediction: Denver favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Dakota vs Denver predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Denver and South Dakota will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Hamilton Gymnasium on Thursday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Denver as the most likely winner of the South Dakota vs. Denver game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Dakota vs. Denver prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between South Dakota and Denver 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Denver a 69% chance of defeating South Dakota. Our predicted final score has Denver winning 83-78.
According to our model, Denver (-4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 163.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
South Dakota 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 | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -220 |
| Total | o163.5 (-110) | u163.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Dakota vs. Denver 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 | Denver -4.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Denver | -220 |
| Total | Under 163.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Denver to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
South Dakota vs. Denver game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Denver and South Dakota at Hamilton Gymnasium is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota vs. Denver
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Hamilton Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Denver, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat South Dakota on Thursday.
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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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