South Dakota vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 6

Northern Colorado head coach Steve Smiley yells plays to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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  • Northern Colorado is a -10.5 point favorite vs South Dakota
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • South Dakota / Northern Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota Coyotes visit Bank of Colorado Arena to take on the Northern Colorado Bears on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Greeley, CO.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-102).

The South Dakota vs. Northern Colorado Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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South Dakota vs. Northern Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota+10.5 -118O 162.5 -115375
Northern Colorado -10.5 -102U 162.5 -105-500

South Dakota vs Northern Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 74.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota vs Northern Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Colorado will cover the spread with 57.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 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 Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • South Dakota have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 31 games (+17.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+12.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)

South Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -1.35% ROI
  • 1-7 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI
  • 7-1 when betting the Under for +5.9 Units / 67.05% ROI

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 5-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI).

  • 6-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 54.51% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

South Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (173 assists/ 105 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northern Colorado has 173 assists this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Northern Colorado has 725 assists since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Northern Colorado has averaged 16.5 assists per game (725 assists/44 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 8.0

South Dakota has allowed 81.2 points per game (5,930 points/73 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.7

South Dakota averaged 3.6 steals per game (111 steals/31 games) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (173 assists/ 105 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northern Colorado has 173 assists this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Northern Colorado has 725 assists since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Northern Colorado has averaged 16.5 assists per game (725 assists/44 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 8.0

South Dakota has allowed 81.2 points per game (5,930 points/73 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.7

South Dakota averaged 3.6 steals per game (111 steals/31 games) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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


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