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South Dakota vs. North Dakota prediction: North Dakota favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Dakota vs North Dakota predictions for college basketball Saturday.
North Dakota will square off with South Dakota in men's college basketball action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Saturday, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects North Dakota as the most likely winner of the South Dakota 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 vs. North Dakota prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between South Dakota and North Dakota 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives North Dakota a 59% chance of beating South Dakota. Our predicted final score has North Dakota winning 81-78.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and South Dakota and North Dakota each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 160.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
South Dakota vs. North Dakota odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Dakota | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -135 |
| Total | o160.5 (-110) | u160.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Dakota vs. North Dakota 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 +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota | -135 |
| Total | Under 160.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is North Dakota to win.
South Dakota vs. North Dakota game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between North Dakota and South Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota vs. North Dakota
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
Conclusion
We predict North Dakota, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat South Dakota on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Dakota vs. North Dakota 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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