Denver vs South Dakota State Basketball Odds

The Pioneers will play the Jackrabbits on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Denver and South Dakota State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Denver currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for South Dakota State is 97.67.
  • Away Denver - Denver starts this game with a 3-7 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Summit Conference for away team wins.
  • Home South Dakota State - South Dakota State meets Denver boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Summit Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Denver currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Summit Conference, with South Dakota State now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Summit Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Denver has a 0.471 overall win percentage, with South Dakota State matching up with a 0.471 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Denver currently possesses 8-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, South Dakota State has tallied a 8-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Denver faces South Dakota State in a magical basketball showdown.

Both teams with 8-9 records, battling for a crucial conference win. Denver 1-1, SDSU 1-1.

Conference standings determine tournament seeds. Denver looks to break losing streak.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic of basketball unfold on January 8th!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Denver, South Dakota State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Denver15-170.4699-56-118-8+60.500L2
South Dakota State14-180.4389-44-107-9+70.438L2

Denver & South Dakota State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Denver Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Denver YR: futures available

South Dakota State Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Denver vs South Dakota State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Denver vs South Dakota State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver vs South Dakota State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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