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Kansas City vs. South Dakota State prediction: South Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Kansas City vs South Dakota State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
South Dakota State will take on Kansas City in men's college basketball action at First Bank and Trust Arena on Saturday, commencing at 5:15 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts South Dakota State as the most likely winner of the Kansas City vs. South Dakota State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Kansas City and South Dakota State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives South Dakota State an 89% chance of defeating Kansas City. Our predicted final score has South Dakota State winning 83-69.
According to our model, South Dakota State (-13.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 151.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kansas City | South Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-110) | -13.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +820 | -1100 |
| Total | o151.5 (-110) | u151.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | South Dakota State -13.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Kansas City | +820 |
| Total | Over 151.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 151.5 total points.
Kansas City vs. South Dakota State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between South Dakota State and Kansas City at First Bank and Trust Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:15 PM ET.
- Who: Kansas City vs. South Dakota State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 5:15 PM ET/2:15PM PT
- Venue: First Bank and Trust Arena
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota State, with an 89% win probability, will likely beat Kansas City on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kansas City vs. South Dakota State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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