Colorado Buffaloes vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our South Dakota State vs Colorado NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boulder.

South Dakota State vs Colorado Prediction

Looking to win big? The Jackrabbits and Buffaloes face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes are hosting the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -8 against South Dakota State in a non-conference matchup.

South Dakota State vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Colorado Buffaloes
Where: Boulder at CU Events Center
Date: Friday, December 13th
Betting Odds COL -8, SDKST +310 | COL -410 O/U 145.5

Jackrabbits Preview: Will the Jackrabbits Win in Boulder?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games

The Jackrabbits fell to 6-4 on the season after a 77-63 road loss to Nevada on Wednesday. South Dakota State entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

South Dakota State led 37-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 47. This second-half collapse was a key factor in the loss.

Jackrabbits Offense Breakdown

South Dakota State put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They hit 12 threes on 35 attempts, connecting at a 34.3% rate, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 54.5%.

Nick Davidson led the way with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. The Jackrabbits dished out 18 assists as a team, with 9 offensive rebounds.

Jackrabbits Team Defense

South Dakota State's defense struggled, giving up 77 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 54 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Jackrabbits gave up 17 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, an 81% shooting percentage. Opponents also hit 13 threes on 33 attempts, a 39% rate. South Dakota State sent their opponents to the line 5 times, where they made 4 free throws.

Buffaloes Preview: Is It the Buffaloes Game to Lose at Home?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

Colorado improved to 7-2 on the season with a 72-55 win over Colorado State on Saturday. The Buffaloes were -3 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points for the game were 127, falling short of the O/U line of 140.5.

Colorado jumped out to a 43-21 lead in the first half, but allowed 34 points in the second half while scoring 29. Despite the letdown after halftime, they held on for the win.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

Colorado's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field (28/56) with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 59.4% of their two-point attempts (19/32) and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc (9/24), while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 58.3% (7/12).

The Buffaloes recorded 18 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. Jalen Lake led the way with 18 points, shooting 60% from three (3/5), and Bangot Dak added 16 points, hitting 7 of 8 shots overall, including 1 of 2 from deep.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Colorado's defense gave up 55 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They connected on 28 of their 56 field goal attempts.

From two-point range, the opposing team shot 59%, hitting 19 of 32 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 9/24, shooting 37%. They also went 7/12 from the free-throw line, shooting 58%. Colorado allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Jackrabbits vs Buffaloes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Jackrabbits offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 69. South Dakota State posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
Across the Buffaloes last three home games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 84. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jackrabbits have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Buffaloes have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.