South Dakota State vs. North Dakota betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (15-8, 6-2 Summit League) will look to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (8-15, 2-6 Summit League) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center as 6.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on Summit League Network. The over/under for the matchup is set at 159.5.

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South Dakota State Cover -6.5 vs North Dakota -117

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South Dakota State vs. North Dakota betting lines

  • South Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -312
  • North Dakota moneyline odds to win: +248
  • Spread: South Dakota State (-6.5)
  • Total: 159.5

South Dakota State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, South Dakota State has fared better when playing at home, covering five times in eight home games, and two times in eight road games.
  • The Jackrabbits have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of home games (62.5%) than games on the road (37.5%).
  • South Dakota State has performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 7-0, compared to going 1-2 on the road.

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Jackrabbits have picked up their production a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 83.2 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 79.6 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • South Dakota State’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (74.7) is 3.6 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (71.1).
  • The Jackrabbits’ last 10 contests have seen them make 10.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.4% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 9 makes and 35%.

South Dakota State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 2-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-11-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.9 (44th in nation) 40.9 (54th) 37.1 (14th) 28.6 (53rd) 14.4 (135th) 11.5 (195th)

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North Dakota statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, North Dakota has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 4-4-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Fightin’ Hawks games have gone over more often at home (eight of eight, 100%) than away (seven of 10, 70%).
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Fightin’ Hawks have a better winning percentage at home (.400, 2-3 record) than on the road (.222, 2-7).

Recent trends

  • The Fightin’ Hawks have performed better offensively over their last 10 games, compiling 84 points per contest, 6.2 more than their season average of 77.8.
  • North Dakota is ceding 81.1 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 79.8 points allowed.
  • In their past 10 games, the Fightin’ Hawks are draining 8.7 threes per contest, 0.4 more than their season average (8.3). Additionally, they own the same three-point percentage over their past 10 contests as their season average from beyond the arc (31.2%).

North Dakota betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 9-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-4-0 (Home: 8-0-0; Away: 7-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-5 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 2-3; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.3 (305th in nation) 48 (350th) 35.5 (46th) 32.3 (247th) 11.7 (317th) 10.9 (131st)
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