South Dakota vs North Dakota Basketball Odds

The Coyotes will play the Fighting Hawks on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 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, South Dakota and North Dakota are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 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, South Dakota currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for North Dakota is 96.33.
Away South Dakota - South Dakota starts this game with a 0-7 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Summit Conference for away team wins.
Home North Dakota - North Dakota meets South Dakota boasting a 6-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Summit Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - South Dakota currently ranks 3rd (0.500) in the Summit Conference, with North Dakota now standing 2nd (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Summit Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - South Dakota has a 0.526 overall win percentage, with North Dakota matching up with a 0.429 overall win percentage.
Team Records - South Dakota currently possesses 10-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, North Dakota has tallied a 9-12 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, South Dakota with a 10-9 record, faces North Dakota, 9-12.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. South Dakota 2-2, North Dakota 3-2.

South Dakota on a 2-game win streak, while North Dakota lost last game. 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.

Best Coyotes at Fighting Hawks Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog South Dakota	Favorite North Dakota
+2.5 -112 BetRivers Bet	-2.5 -112 BetRivers Bet

North Dakota has a -2.5 -112 point spread at BetRivers PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. South Dakota has a +2.5 -112 point spread at BetRivers PA. South Dakota 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
160.5 o -112 BetRivers Bet	160.5 u -112 BetRivers Bet

BetRivers has the best over line of 160.5 points. Risk $112 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 160.5 points. Risk $112 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog South Dakota	Favorite North Dakota
+114 BetRivers Bet	-148 BetRivers Bet

North Dakota is the -148 moneyline favorite. Risk $148 to win $100 on North Dakota at BetRivers. South Dakota is the +114 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $114 on South Dakota. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the South Dakota vs North Dakota College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

North Dakota is a -2.5 -112 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while South Dakota is a +2.5 -112 point spread underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the South Dakota vs North Dakota College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 160.5 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 160.5 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the South Dakota vs North Dakota College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

North Dakota is a -148 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and South Dakota is a +114 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

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Game	BetRivers Bet
South Dakota North Dakota 1/17/26 2:00pm EST	+2.5 -112 -2.5 -112

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Underdog South Dakota - South Dakota bettors risk $100 to win $89.29 at -112 odds.

A +2.5 South Dakota underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite North Dakota - North Dakota bettors risk $100 to win $89.29 at -112 odds.

A -2.5 North Dakota favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

South Dakota at North Dakota Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetRivers Bet
North Dakota Team Total Points SDAK at UND 1/17/26 2:00pm EST	81.5 o -115 81.5 u -122 Bet
South Dakota Team Total Points SDAK at UND 1/17/26 2:00pm EST	78.5 o -132 78.5 u -108 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - South Dakota, North Dakota
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
North Dakota	18-17	0.514	9-7	7-8	10-6	+4	0.625	L1
South Dakota	16-16	0.500	12-5	3-10	8-8	+6	0.500	L1

South Dakota & North Dakota 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.

South Dakota Championship Odds

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

North Dakota Championship Odds

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

South Dakota & North Dakota Team Pages

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How to Bet on the South Dakota vs North Dakota College Basketball Game

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 Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the South Dakota vs North Dakota Game.
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