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.

Moneyline Mage

Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.

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!

Best Pioneers at Jackrabbits Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Denver	Favorite South Dakota State
+8.5 -118 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -102 BetMGM Bet

South Dakota State has a -8.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Denver has a +8.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Denver is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
162.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	162.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 162.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 162.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Denver	Favorite South Dakota State
+280 BetMGM Bet	-350 BetMGM Bet

South Dakota State is the -350 moneyline favorite. Risk $350 to win $100 on South Dakota State at BetMGM. Denver is the +280 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $280 on Denver. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Denver vs South Dakota State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

South Dakota State is a -8.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Denver is a +8.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Denver vs South Dakota State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

The best over line is 162.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 162.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Denver vs South Dakota State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

South Dakota State is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Denver is a +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Denver South Dakota State 1/08/26 8:00pm EST	+8.5 -118 -8.5 -102

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Underdog Denver - Denver bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +8.5 Denver underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite South Dakota State - South Dakota State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -8.5 South Dakota State favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Denver at South Dakota State Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Denver South Dakota State First to 5 Points 1/08/26 8:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Denver South Dakota State First to 10 Points 1/08/26 8:00pm EST	+120 -165 Bet
Denver South Dakota State First to 15 Points 1/08/26 8:00pm EST	+130 -185 Bet
Denver South Dakota State Game to Overtime 1/08/26 8:00pm EST	Yes +900 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Denver, South Dakota State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
South Dakota State	11-12	0.478	8-1	2-8	4-4	+4.5	0.500	W1
Denver	10-14	0.417	6-5	4-9	3-6	+6	0.333	L1

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

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM South Dakota State YR: futures available

Denver & South Dakota State Team Pages

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

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