South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 12-9-2025

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South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction – College Basketball Picks 12-09-2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits took on Idaho in their most recent game, and they were defeated by Idaho by a score of 84-81. This was the final game of the season for the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State finished the game with a field goal percentage of 47.3% (26 out of 55), and they were successful in five of their fifteen attempts from beyond the arc. In total, the Jackrabbits made 24 of their 33 attempts from the free throw line, which is equivalent to a 72.7% success percentage. They brought in a total of 28 boards, seven of which were of the offensive variety. This is in regard to transporting boards. Additionally, they had a total of four thefts and forced nine turnovers during this game, in addition to dishing out eight assists. When it came to defense, South Dakota State allowed the other team to shoot 49.1% from the field, which was accomplished by making 26 out of 53 shots. While playing in this game, Idaho had a total of 11 assists and 2 steals. Despite having 32 rebounds (six offensive and 26 defensive), Idaho was unable to earn a rejection despite their efforts. By making 21 of their 29 attempts from the free throw line, Idaho ended up with a free throw percentage of 72.4%. They were successful in 11 of their 28 attempts from beyond the arc. There were a total of 22 fouls committed by the Jackrabbits by the time the game was over, while Idaho committed 24 fouls by the time it was over.

The presence of Jaden Jackson was one of the players who played a role in this matchup. He was responsible for 21 points and shot 8 of 13 from the field. He played for a total of 38 minutes on the court and also grabbed two rebounds during that time. In the end, he had a shooting percentage of 61.5% from the field and also contributed one assist.

With a record of 5-5 for the season, South Dakota State will come into this matchup with good intentions. They have a turnover rate of 12.7 times a game, which results in them losing possession of the ball, and as a team, they commit 17.6 fouls every single team night. Averaging 38.2 boards per game and 132 assists for the season, South Dakota State is now rated 227th in the nation in terms of passing the ball. This is due to the fact that they have 132 assists through the course of the season. The Jackrabbits have a three-point shooting percentage of 31.1% (74 of 238) and a free throw shooting percentage of 71.1% during this season. In addition to hitting 44.6% from the field, they average 72.9 points per game, which places them in the 285th spot in the nation.
When it comes to defense, the Jackrabbits are causing their opponents to commit 13.3 turnovers per game, and they are also drawing 18.5 fouls. While they are ranked 53rd in college basketball in terms of points per game allowed (66.5), they allow 31.1% of their shots to come from beyond the arc. The Jackrabbits are allowing their opponents to record a field goal percentage of 41.3% (224 of 543), and they are also giving up 31.2 boards per game as a team. Due to the fact that they have given up 123 assists during the season, they are now placed 163rd in the country in terms of allowing assists to the opposition.

In the most recent game that the Ball State Cardinals participated in, they were defeated by Evansville by a score of 64-52. This was the last time that they were on the court. During the course of this game, the Cardinals were able to successfully collect a total of 26 boards, including 19 defensive boards and 7 offensive boards. Within the course of this competition, they also committed 14 turnovers while accumulating ten steals. During the game, Evansville committed 14 personal fouls, which resulted in the Cardinals having to take a total of 14 shots from the free throw line. They had a success rate of 71.4% out of ten attempts at free throws, which indicates that they were successful. When it came to three-point shots, Ball State was successful in six of its twenty-four attempts, which is a 25 percent success rate. The Cardinals finished the game with a rate of 32.1%, which was determined by the fact that they had made 18 of 56 shots from the field before the final whistle sounded. While playing against the Cardinals, Evansville was able to convert 22 of their 52 attempts from the field, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 42.3% for them. They ended up shooting 14 of 18 from the charity stripe, which is 77.8%, and concluded with a three-point shooting percentage of 24.0%, which they achieved by shooting six out of twenty-five. When it came to the amount of team rebounding, Ball State allowed Evansville to accumulate a total of 38, with eight of those coming from the offensive department.

Within the context of the game, Armoni Zeigler was an essential player for the Cardinals. In his 35 minutes on the court, he finished with 17 points and two assists. He also had two assists during the game. During the game, he made five of eleven field goals, which gave him a field goal percentage of 45.5%. Additionally, he grabbed three rebounds.

This season, Ball State has a record of 3-6 in their record. While the Cardinals have a free throw shooting percentage of 65.0%, they commit 15.6 personal fouls per game. They rank 301st in college in terms of the number of times they assist teammates per game in addition to the number of times they give the ball over each game. This season, Ball State has scored a total of 586 points, which is equivalent to 65.1 points per game, and they have averaged 33.0 boards per game. Based on their offensive performance, the Cardinals are currently ranked 347th in college basketball with a hitting percentage of 40.1% from the floor.

While the defense at Ball State University allows 33.0% of their opponents’ three-point tries (70 of 212) to be successful, their opponents are successful on 73.5% of their free throw shots. Their average number of assists and rebounds per game is 13.8 and 37.3, respectively, which places them 212nd and 292nd in those respective categories. The Cardinals’ defensive performance is ranked 103rd in NCAA basketball in terms of points per game (PPG) allowed, with 69.6. They have allowed teams to shoot 45.4% from the field, which is the 274th best percentage in the country, and they force 14.1 turnovers per game.

✅ Our South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Ball State Cardinals Pick: Ball State

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