North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs South Dakota Coyotes predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks will face off against the South Dakota Coyotes on January 17, 2026. Both teams have been competitive in their recent matches, with the Fighting Hawks winning 3 of their last 5 games and the Coyotes securing 2 victories in the same timeframe.

North Dakota will have the home-court advantage for this game, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them slightly at 1.86. However, the South Dakota Coyotes will not be an easy opponent, with odds of 1.8 suggesting that they have a strong chance of securing a win on the road.

Tactically, both teams have shown resilience and determination in their recent performances, making this game a close and unpredictable encounter. The Fighting Hawks will look to capitalize on their home support and continue their winning streak, while the Coyotes will aim to upset their opponents and secure a crucial victory.

With the odds almost evenly split between the two teams, this matchup is set to be a thrilling display of college basketball talent. Expect a closely contested game with both sides giving their all to come out on top.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-16T19:52:03+00:00.

North Dakota
49.2%
South Dakota
50.8%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.86 1.80

Latest Results

15.01.26 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – St. Thomas Minnesota Tommies basketball – 80:91
10.01.26 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – 79:81
08.01.26 Omaha Mavericks basketball – North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – 90:79
03.01.26 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – South Dakota State Jackrabbits basketball – 90:87 OT
01.01.26 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles basketball – 72:61
15.01.26 South Dakota Coyotes basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 99:83
10.01.26 South Dakota Coyotes basketball – Denver Pioneers basketball – 82:72
07.01.26 St. Thomas Minnesota Tommies basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 99:86
31.12.25 North Dakota State Bison basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 84:61
20.12.25 Kansas State Wildcats basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 106:76

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Dakota won 3.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • South Dakota may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • We predict that North Dakota will win today’s game, with odds of 1.86.
  • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, North Dakota won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1225:1236. (average 72.1:72.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, North Dakota won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 610:614. (average 67.8:68.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.25 South Dakota Coyotes basketball – North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – 92:79
    23.01.25 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 93:102
    02.03.24 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 95:66
    01.02.24 South Dakota Coyotes basketball – North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – 81:95
    04.02.23 South Dakota Coyotes basketball – North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – 72:86

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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