SOUTH DAKOTA ST JACKRABBITS @ N COLORADO BEARS

Neutral floor, with a listed-time discrepancy

The game is described as neutral at The Monument; schedules list 3 p.m. CT/2 p.m. MT (21:00 UTC), not 16:00 UTC, so confirm the start time before wagering.

SDSU’s attack has several contributors

In the 81–69 win over Valparaiso, Kalen Garry scored 21 and Joe Sayler 20; Jon Mekonnen and EJ Ryans also reached double figures.

Crawford and Reynolds set the table for Northern Colorado

Andrew Crawford had 14 points and 13 rebounds against Northern New Mexico, while Langston Reynolds added 13 points and seven assists to give the Bears an inside-out foundation against SDSU.

Turnovers are a Bears concern

Northern Colorado committed 18 turnovers in its latest game, so ball security will be important against a Jackrabbits team that created scoring chances off turnovers in its Valparaiso win.

A recent meeting at the same venue favors the Bears

Northern Colorado beat South Dakota State 78–69 the last time they met at The Monument, in 2024, but the current rosters limit its relevance.

No confirmed availability update surfaced

Available team previews do not identify a confirmed injury or starting-lineup update; avoid assuming a player is unavailable or fully cleared without a late official update.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Jackrabbits moneyline over laying the spread

At roughly -175 on the moneyline versus -4.5, the South Dakota State moneyline avoids needing a margin of victory; compare prices and keep the stake modest.

Hold off on a pregame total

Wait for a live number rather than forcing a play on the roughly 151.5–152.5 total, and confirm the start time before betting.