Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 11, 2026

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 11, 2026

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 11, 2026

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 11, 2026

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: quick answers

Question Answer
Who is the pick? South Dakota State Jackrabbits to win
Game date November 11, 2026
Tipoff Nov 11, 8:00 PM ET / Nov 11, 6:00 PM MT
Venue First Bank & Trust Arena
Game setting South Dakota State Jackrabbits at home
Type of prediction Outright winner only
Research checked November 10, 2026

Our Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction favors South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is a early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.

The central question in Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction is whether South Dakota State Jackrabbits can create useful possessions without giving Valparaiso Beacons extra chances.

The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history

No completed meeting between Valparaiso Beacons and South Dakota State Jackrabbits appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.

Our Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly

Current season results

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: Valparaiso Beacons this season

Date Opponent Site Result Score
Nov 06, 2026 Purdue Boilermakers Away Win 83–80
Nov 02, 2026 Western Illinois Leathernecks Home Win 80–58

For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, Valparaiso Beacons went 2-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: South Dakota State Jackrabbits this season

Date Opponent Site Result Score
Nov 06, 2026 Briar Cliff Chargers Home Win 71–49
Nov 03, 2026 Kansas State Wildcats Away Win 68–66

For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, South Dakota State Jackrabbits went 2-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds

Market Selection Line American price
Moneyline Valparaiso Beacons — -115
Moneyline South Dakota State Jackrabbits — -105
Spread Valparaiso Beacons -1.5 +102
Spread South Dakota State Jackrabbits 1.5 -122
Total Over 142.5 -110
Total Under 142.5 -110

For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.

For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Valparaiso Beacons show 18-15 overall in 33 recorded games, 13-4 in the listed home games and 4-10 in the listed away games. There were 14 games decided by five points or fewer, with 8 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for South Dakota State Jackrabbits show 14-18 overall in 32 recorded games, 9-4 in the listed home games and 4-10 in the listed away games. There were 7 games decided by five points or fewer, with 1 win in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline

Previous-season measure Valparaiso Beacons South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Checked 2025–26 games 33 32
Record in those games 18-15 14-18
Points per game in those results 72.0 75.4
Points allowed per game in those results 71.5 72.8
Regular-season stat-feed games 33.0 32.0
Field-goal percentage 42.0 46.0
Three-point percentage 34.0 34.4
Free-throw percentage 70.7 71.1
Rebounds per game 36.2 37.3
Offensive rebounds per game 12.0 10.9
Assists per game 12.1 14.3
Turnovers per game 10.5 11.1
Steals per game 6.0 5.8
Blocks per game 3.5 2.3

The table supports Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: Valparaiso Beacons last 10 games

Date Site Opponent W/L Team score–opponent score Season
Nov 06, 2026 Away Purdue Boilermakers W 83-80 2026–27
Nov 02, 2026 Home Western Illinois Leathernecks W 80-58 2026–27
Mar 06, 2026 Neutral Bradley Braves L 84-90 2025–26
Mar 05, 2026 Neutral Indiana State Sycamores W 63-62 2025–26
Feb 28, 2026 Away Evansville Purple Aces L 79-80 2025–26
Feb 25, 2026 Home Drake Bulldogs W 74-71 2025–26
Feb 21, 2026 Away UIC Flames W 71-67 2025–26
Feb 18, 2026 Home Bradley Braves W 79-72 2025–26
Feb 15, 2026 Home Indiana State Sycamores W 76-75 2025–26
Feb 12, 2026 Away Illinois State Redbirds L 64-86 2025–26

The results window for Valparaiso Beacons contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 75.3 points scored and 74.1 allowed per game. For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a win against Purdue Boilermakers on Nov 06, 2026: 83-80 from the perspective of Valparaiso Beacons. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 77.8 for and 74.0 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 80-58 against Western Illinois Leathernecks; the toughest was 64-86 against Illinois State Redbirds.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: South Dakota State Jackrabbits last 10 games

Date Site Opponent W/L Team score–opponent score Season
Nov 06, 2026 Home Briar Cliff Chargers W 71-49 2026–27
Nov 03, 2026 Away Kansas State Wildcats W 68-66 2026–27
Mar 05, 2026 Neutral St. Thomas Tommies L 67-80 2025–26
Feb 28, 2026 Away South Dakota Coyotes L 70-75 2025–26
Feb 26, 2026 Away Kansas City Roos W 73-59 2025–26
Feb 21, 2026 Home North Dakota Fighting Hawks W 91-83 2025–26
Feb 18, 2026 Home North Dakota State Bison L 66-74 2025–26
Feb 14, 2026 Away Oral Roberts Golden Eagles W 87-69 2025–26
Feb 12, 2026 Away Denver Pioneers L 61-79 2025–26
Feb 07, 2026 Home South Dakota Coyotes L 67-68 2025–26

The results window for South Dakota State Jackrabbits contains 10 verified games, with a 5-5 record, 72.1 points scored and 70.2 allowed per game. For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a win against Briar Cliff Chargers on Nov 06, 2026: 71-49 from the perspective of South Dakota State Jackrabbits. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 69.8 for and 65.8 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 71-49 against Briar Cliff Chargers; the toughest was 61-79 against Denver Pioneers.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions

The first matchup question in Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction is how Valparaiso Beacons and South Dakota State Jackrabbits handle the ball before the defense is set.

The second question in Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt.

The direct shooting comparison puts Valparaiso Beacons at 48.3% effective field-goal shooting and South Dakota State Jackrabbits at 52.8%. The difference is 4.5 percentage points, favoring South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 10.5 for Valparaiso Beacons and 11.1 for South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Valparaiso Beacons: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Valparaiso Beacons cover 33 completed games and a 18-15 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 72.0 points for and 71.5 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against South Dakota State Jackrabbits, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Valparaiso Beacons was 42.0% from the field and 34.0% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Valparaiso Beacons is 48.3%, and 36.7% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Valparaiso Beacons averaged 22.3 attempts per game and converted 70.7%. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. South Dakota State Jackrabbits need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 12.1 assists and 10.5 turnovers per game for Valparaiso Beacons, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision.

Rebounding gives Valparaiso Beacons another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 36.2 total rebounds per game, including 12.0 on offense and 24.2 on defense. Still, South Dakota State Jackrabbits need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Valparaiso Beacons recorded 6.0 steals and 3.5 blocks per game.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for South Dakota State Jackrabbits cover 32 completed games and a 14-18 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 75.4 points for and 72.8 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Valparaiso Beacons, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for South Dakota State Jackrabbits was 46.0% from the field and 34.4% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for South Dakota State Jackrabbits is 52.8%, and 39.3% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, South Dakota State Jackrabbits averaged 17.8 attempts per game and converted 71.1%. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Valparaiso Beacons need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 14.3 assists and 11.1 turnovers per game for South Dakota State Jackrabbits, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision.

Rebounding gives South Dakota State Jackrabbits another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 37.3 total rebounds per game, including 10.9 on offense and 26.4 on defense. Still, Valparaiso Beacons need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, South Dakota State Jackrabbits recorded 5.8 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense.

2026–27 personnel and roster context

Valparaiso Beacons: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference Position Height Class
Bruno Alocen G 6′ 6″ Junior
Rakim Chaney G 6′ 3″ Sophomore
Justin Curry II G 6′ 4″ Freshman
Terron Garrett G 6′ 6″ Sophomore
Carter Hopoi F 6′ 11″ Sophomore
Nick Lombardi G 6′ 0″ Junior
Justus McNair G 6′ 3″ Junior
Dylan Moles G 6′ 3″ Senior
JT Pettigrew F 6′ 8″ Sophomore
George Richardson F 6′ 6″ Freshman
Rajan Roberts G 6′ 3″ Freshman
Hudson Scroggins F 6′ 8″ Freshman
Sader Servilus G 6′ 4″ Sophomore
Kobe Walker F 6′ 9″ Freshman
Camden Webster G 6′ 3″ Sophomore
Kai Yu C 7′ 0″ Junior

The current roster feed lists Roger Powell Jr. as head coach for Valparaiso Beacons. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference Position Height Class
Trey Buchanan G 6′ 1″ Sophomore
Jadyn Cascio Jensen G 6′ 3″ Sophomore
Blake Ellwein F 6′ 9″ Freshman
Kalen Garry G 6′ 3″ Senior
Davis Kern F 6′ 9″ Freshman
Jon Mekonnen F 6′ 8″ Sophomore
Jaden Rogers G 6′ 6″ Sophomore
EJ Ryans G 6′ 3″ Junior
Joe Sayler G 6′ 3″ Junior
Alec Squires C 6′ 10″ Sophomore
Semaj Stampley G 6′ 1″ Freshman
Cam Swearengen G 6′ 5″ Freshman
Myles Thompson F 6′ 7″ Senior
Jesse Van Kalsbeek F 6′ 6″ Junior
Youssouf Yatabare F 6′ 9″ Freshman

The current roster feed lists Bryan Petersen as head coach for South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

The roster information gives Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system.

Game setting and the likely paths to a win

The setting for Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction is First Bank & Trust Arena. The listed tipoff is Nov 11, 8:00 PM ET / Nov 11, 6:00 PM MT.

The preferred script in Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction has South Dakota State Jackrabbits generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response.

The main risk to Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline.

That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.

Common questions about this matchup

Are these new-season statistics?

No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.

Does the pick require a certain winning margin?

No. Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction selects South Dakota State Jackrabbits to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.

What should be checked again before tipoff?

Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: three things to watch

Start with shot quality in Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.

Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, Valparaiso Beacons can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points.

Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.

Valparaiso Beacons vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction: final pick

The selection is South Dakota State Jackrabbits after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Valparaiso Beacons depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route.

The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 10, ahead of the November 11 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.

Our prediction: South Dakota State Jackrabbits to win.

College Basketball Predictions, November 11, 2026