Who's Playing

UMKC @ South Dakota

Current Records: UMKC 5-6; South Dakota 7-5

What to Know

The South Dakota Coyotes won both of their matches against the UMKC Kangaroos last season (66-64 and 68-62) and are aiming for the same result on Wednesday. South Dakota will play host again and welcome UMKC to Sanford Coyote Sports Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The Coyotes entered their matchup against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Monday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. South Dakota came up short against Oral Roberts, falling 82-73.

Meanwhile,'s it's hard to picture a worse loss than the 89-57 bruising that UMKC suffered against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Monday.

South Dakota is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-3 against the spread when favored.

The Coyotes are now 7-5 while the Kangaroos sit at 5-6. South Dakota is 3-1 after losses this season, UMKC 2-3.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Sanford Coyote Sports Center -- Vermillion, South Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Coyotes are a 4.5-point favorite against the Kangaroos, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Coyotes, as the game opened with the Coyotes as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

South Dakota have won four out of their last seven games against UMKC.

  • Jan 09, 2021 - South Dakota 68 vs. UMKC 62
  • Jan 08, 2021 - South Dakota 66 vs. UMKC 64
  • Dec 22, 2019 - UMKC 78 vs. South Dakota 75
  • Dec 08, 2018 - UMKC 65 vs. South Dakota 63
  • Nov 30, 2017 - South Dakota 82 vs. UMKC 63
  • Nov 30, 2016 - UMKC 84 vs. South Dakota 82
  • Dec 08, 2015 - South Dakota 79 vs. UMKC 70