South Dakota vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 90-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
  • Kansas State is a -23.5 point favorite vs South Dakota
  • Total (Over/Under): 172.5 points
  • South Dakota / Kansas State TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota Coyotes visit Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Manhattan, KS.

Kansas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-110).

The South Dakota vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 172.5 total points.

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South Dakota vs. Kansas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota+23.5 -110O 172.5 -105
Kansas State -23.5 -110U 172.5 -115

South Dakota vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this college basketball game with 77.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 61.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.08 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)

South Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -4.35% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -0.94% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

South Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has a 48% free throw rate (387 free throw attempts/806 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 36%

South Dakota has 29.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 21.6

South Dakota has a 45% free throw rate (1,312 free throw attempts/2,910 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

South Dakota has 28.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has allowed 83.2 points per game (3,827 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.0

South Dakota forced 8.5 turnovers per game (265 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

South Dakota has allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 8.0

South Dakota has allowed 81.6 points per game (6,281 points/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.8

South Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has a 48% free throw rate (387 free throw attempts/806 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 36%

South Dakota has 29.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 21.6

South Dakota has a 45% free throw rate (1,312 free throw attempts/2,910 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

South Dakota has 28.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has allowed 83.2 points per game (3,827 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.0

South Dakota forced 8.5 turnovers per game (265 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

South Dakota has allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 8.0

South Dakota has allowed 81.6 points per game (6,281 points/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.8


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