Match Analysis: South Dakota Coyotes vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-13
- Time: 1:00 AM UTC
- Location: Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, SD
Game Overview
The South Dakota Coyotes host the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in this NCAA men's basketball matchup. South Dakota enters the game with a 1-2 record, coming off a dominant 121-65 home victory, while Southern Indiana is winless at 0-2, having lost their last game 78-74 on the road. South Dakota is favored by the bookmakers and possesses advantages in recent form, offensive efficiency, and home-court advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- South Dakota averages 92 points per game on 46.8% shooting, with solid rebounding (43 per game) and moderate turnover rates (12 per game). Southern Indiana struggles offensively with a 36.5% field goal rate and turns the ball over 11.5 times per game. South Dakota's recent blowout win indicates a high offensive ceiling, while Southern Indiana has not yet found their rhythm this season.
- The last meeting between these teams resulted in a 92-83 victory for Southern Indiana, but South Dakota has since shown stronger performance, especially with their recent large margin win. There is limited recent data but the current momentum favors South Dakota.
- No significant injury reports available for either team, suggesting full squads are expected to compete.
- South Dakota plays at home, which gives them a notable edge. Motivation is driven by South Dakota aiming to improve their record to 2-2 and Southern Indiana trying to avoid an 0-3 start. Weather and travel factors are minimal as this is an indoor college basketball game.
- South Dakota aims to build on momentum after a dominant win and recover from two losses, while Southern Indiana seeks to reverse a poor start to the season and gain their first win.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | South Dakota Coyotes: -205, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles: 170 | South Dakota Coyotes to win | β β β ββ 67% |
| Spread | South Dakota Coyotes: -5.5 -105, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles: +5.5 -115 | South Dakota Coyotes -5.5 to cover | 55-60% |
| Over/under | Over: 166.5 -115, Under: 166.5 -105 | Under 166.5 points | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | South Dakota Coyotes -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 166.5 17% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 166.5 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
South Dakota Coyotes are predicted to win comfortably at home, covering the -5.5 spread. Their offensive efficiency and home-court advantage give them a strong edge against the struggling Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.
Predicted Score: South Dakota Coyotes 78 – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 57