Western Michigan Broncos vs South Dakota Coyotes Prediction, 11/16/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs South Dakota Coyotes

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Location: Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, SD

TV: ESPN+

The South Dakota Coyotes (2-2) will compete against the Western Michigan Broncos (2-2) at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Sunday.

The Western Michigan Broncos took the court against IPFW and went home with a win by a final score of 83-71 in their last game. Western Michigan ended the game having earned a 43.8% field goal percentage (32 of 73) and made 8 out of their 29 shots from beyond the perimeter. When they shot from the free throw line, the Broncos converted 11 of their 15 tries for a rate of 73.3%. In reference to pulling down boards, they collected 48 with 15 of them being of the offensive sort. They also distributed 15 assists for the matchup while creating 9 turnovers and having 4 steals. Regarding defense, Western Michigan allowed the other team to go 34.7% from the floor on 25 of 72 shooting. IPFW doled out 16 dimes and had 8 steals in the game. In addition, IPFW pulled down 34 boards (12 offensive, 22 defensive), but didn't notch a block. IPFW finished the game shooting 75.0% at the free throw line by making 12 of 16 shots. They also buried 9 out of their 38 attempts from 3-point range. In relation to fouls, the Broncos ended up with 15 and IPFW accumulated 14 fouls.

Jayden Brewer is someone who was a factor for the matchup. He finished the contest at 83.3% from the floor and also totaled 1 assist. He played 31 mins played and also collected 12 rebounds. He recorded 26 points on 10 of 12 shooting.

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Western Michigan comes into this contest with a record of 2-2 on the campaign. They are averaging 80.5 pts per game (182nd in the country) while shooting 44.7% from the field. The Broncos are shooting 30.6% on shots from distance (22 of 72) and 75.2% from the free throw line. As a team, Western Michigan is pulling down 42.3 boards per contest and has totaled 52 assists for the season, which has them ranked 106th in college in terms of passing the rock. They are turning it over 16.8 times per contest and as a squad are committing 22.0 personal fouls per contest.

On defense, the Broncos are forcing 13.0 turnovers every game while drawing 21.8 fouls. They rank 346th in the nation in allowing assists with 62 surrendered on the year. The Broncos defense is giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 41.2% (105 of 255) and they concede 36.0 boards per game as a squad. They surrender 31.1% on shots from beyond the arc and they are 272nd in college in PPG from their opponents (79.5).

The last time they took the hardwood, the South Dakota Coyotes got the victory with a final of 89-74 against Southern Indiana. In relation to team rebounding, South Dakota permitted Southern Indiana to pull down 32 in total (8 offensive). They went 21.7% from behind the 3-point line by shooting 5 of 23 and ended up shooting 27 of 33 at the free throw line (81.8%). The Coyotes allowed Southern Indiana to knock down 21 of 62 attempts from the field which gave them a percentage of 33.9% for the matchup. When the final whistle blew, the Coyotes went 25 for 57 from the floor which had them shooting 43.9%. Regarding 3-point shots, South Dakota converted 2 of 8 tries (25.0%). They were able to bury 37 of the free throw tries for a rate of 80.4%. Southern Indiana was called for 28 fouls for the game which took the Coyotes to the charity stripe for a total of 46 shots. They also coughed up the ball 17 times, while earning 8 steals for the matchup. The Coyotes were able to collect 27 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards totaling 39 for this contest.

Isaac Bruns pitched in for the Coyotes in the matchup. He knocked down 5 out of 15 in the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 33.3%, and totaled 7 rebounds. He earned 18 points in his 30 minutes on the court and totaled 1 assist in this contest.

South Dakota has a mark of 2-2 on the year. As an offense, the Coyotes are hitting on 46.2% from the floor, which has them ranked 178th in the nation. South Dakota has scored 365 points so far this season (91.3 per game) and they snag 43.5 rebounds per game. They are assisting teammates 12.3 times per game (284th in college hoops) and they turn the ball over 13.5 times per game. The Coyotes are committing 18.0 fouls per contest and they connect on 77.2% from the free throw line.

The South Dakota defense gives up 28.0% on 3-point attempts (26 of 93) and their opponents are knocking down 76.3% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have surrendered 13.5 assists and 34.0 total rebounds per game, which is ranked 214th and 156th in college hoops. The Coyotes on defense are ranked 257th in Division 1 in PPG surrendered with 78.0. They are forcing 16.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 44.5% from the field (249th in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take South Dakota

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