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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (8-4) face the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) Friday. Tip-off from CU Events Center in Boulder is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the South Dakota State vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
South Dakota State suffered its second loss in 3 games on Wednesday, falling to the Nevada Wolf Pack 77-63. The Jackrabbits couldn’t cover as 11.5-point road underdogs, and the Under 143 hit. Freshman G Joe Sayler led South Dakota State with 15 points.
Colorado got its second consecutive win and third in 4 games on Saturday, topping in-state rival the Colorado State Rams 72-55. The Buffaloes covered as 2.5-point home favorites despite 17 turnovers, dominating the game inside. They held a 44-33 edge on the boards and outscored the Rams 36-20 in the paint. Forward Bangot Dak came off the bench to lead the team with 16 points.
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South Dakota State at Colorado odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:54 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): South Dakota State +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Colorado -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): South Dakota State +8.5 (-110) | Colorado -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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South Dakota State at Colorado picks and predictions
Prediction
Colorado 74, South Dakota State 69
Moneyline
PASS.
Colorado (-400) will win, but it won’t come easy. Expect the Jackrabbits to keep this game close. Instead of risking 4 units to profit just 1 on the moneyline, stick with betting on the spread and/or total.
Against the spread
BET SOUTH DAKOTA STATE +8.5 (-110).
The Jackrabbits have covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 outings and hold an edge in several key areas—they score more, allow fewer points, rebound better, and commit fewer turnovers than the Buffaloes.
South Dakota State has also won 16 of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents. A pivotal matchup will be in the paint, where the Jackrabbits’ C Oscar Cluff, averaging 17.3 points and 11 rebounds, goes head-to-head with Colorado’s C Elijah Malone.
With the Buffaloes failing to cover in 2 of their last 3 games, South Dakota State’s track record as a reliable mid-major team suggests they’ll put up a strong fight Friday night in Boulder.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 145.5 (-105).
South Dakota State has leaned heavily toward low-scoring games, staying Under in 4 straight contests, with each of their last 5 games totaling 140 points or fewer. Colorado has followed a similar trend, going Under in their last 2 games with both finishing under 145 points.
Both teams play solid defense, allowing under 70 points per game, and their slower pace supports this. Colorado ranks 135th in pace of play, while South Dakota State sits at 176th. This matchup sets up as a deliberate, half-court battle where points could be at a premium.
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