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Jackrabbits vs Bison Picks and Predictions – Wednesday January 14, 2026
South Dakota State heads to Fargo on Wednesday night for a Summit League matchup with North Dakota State at the Scheels Center. Tip is set for 8:00 PM ET. The market has the Bison favored by 5.5 with a total near 150, which is basically the book saying this game should stay competitive, but North Dakota State’s home edge is real.
This is a classic conference spot where the numbers line up with the profile. South Dakota State has been mediocre away from home. North Dakota State has been strong in its building and has enough shooting to separate when opponents miss a few trips in a row.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Dakota State Bison Odds
These are the current betting lines, and you should keep monitoring the updated college basketball odds market for movement.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | +185 | +5.5 (-110) | O 149.5 (-110) |
| North Dakota State Bison | -225 | -5.5 (-110) | U 149.5 (-110) |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Form
South Dakota State is 9-9 overall and 3-5 on the road, which tells you why they’re catching points here. They just beat Denver 87-79, and that’s the kind of performance that matters going into a road conference game because it showed they can score with structure and get contributions beyond one player. Damon Wilkinson and Jaden Jackson leading the way is a positive sign, especially if the game turns into a rebounding fight.
The Jackrabbits aren’t an explosive offense, but they’re efficient enough to stay connected. A 45.9% team field goal number suggests they’re not just chucking, and they rebound well enough to avoid getting totally destroyed on possessions. The issue is what happens when the road environment tightens the margins. If the shots aren’t falling early, can they still generate good looks late in the clock without turning it over?
To track recent results and splits, use South Dakota State stats and results.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Form
North Dakota State is 14-5 overall and has been strong at home, going 9-1 at the Scheels Center. They’re coming off a 78-76 win over Omaha where they shot 56.1%, and that’s not a fluke profile for this team. The Bison can score. They average 81.6 points per game and they make threes at volume, which is the biggest reason they can cover spreads in this range.
The other part of the handicap is ball movement. North Dakota State averages 16.6 assists per game, and when that’s working, they’re hard to guard because the threes are coming off drive-and-kick looks instead of bail-out attempts. That tends to play even better at home, where role players shoot with more confidence and the opponent has to deal with communication issues on the defensive end.
For home logs and matchup context, check North Dakota State schedule and stats.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Dakota State Bison Matchup Breakdown
This game is mostly about perimeter math. North Dakota State makes threes in volume and uses assists to create cleaner attempts. South Dakota State has to decide whether it’s living with that and trying to score enough to keep up, or whether it’s going to extend pressure and risk giving up straight-line drives that turn into corner threes.
On the other end, South Dakota State’s offense needs to be steady. They don’t have to be perfect, but they can’t afford empty possessions that lead to North Dakota State runouts and early threes. If the Jackrabbits can get second-chance looks and keep the Bison from stacking 8-0 spurts, the +5.5 stays live.
The total is interesting because both teams can score, but the path matters. North Dakota State can push the pace when it’s making shots, and that’s when overs cash. If South Dakota State’s road offense gets choppy and the game becomes more half court, the number can sit under for a long time before late fouling becomes a factor.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Dakota State Bison Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is North Dakota State -5.5. The home record matters, but the real edge is the offense profile. The Bison create threes, they share the ball, and they’ve been reliable in their building. South Dakota State can absolutely keep this close, but it needs a cleaner shooting night than I’m willing to count on from a team that’s been sub-.500 on the road.
I also lean over 149.5, but it’s more conditional. If North Dakota State is hitting early and forcing South Dakota State to play faster than it wants, the game gets into the 70s and 80s quickly. South Dakota State is capable of contributing enough, especially if it rebounds well and avoids long scoring droughts.
If you’re picking one angle, I prefer the side because the Bison’s home floor and shooting volume are the most repeatable edges in this matchup.
Best Bet: North Dakota State -5.5
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