Summit League Basketball Betting
The Summit League is the conference home for both NDSU and UND basketball; plus longtime powers South Dakota State, South Dakota and Oral Roberts. With a high-stakes early-March conference tournament awarding an NCAA auto-bid, Summit League basketball gives ND bettors a meaningful local stake in March Madness.
Summit League ND Teams
NDSU Bison (Mens)
Multiple NCAA tournament appearances. Strong programs both M and W.
NDSU Bison (Womens)
Consistent Summit League contender.
UND Fighting Hawks (Mens)
Joined Summit League full-time after Big Sky stint.
UND Fighting Hawks (Womens)
Womens program competes in the Summit.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Perennial Summit favorite. NCAA tournament regulars on both M and W sides.
South Dakota Coyotes
Strong rival to SDSU. Both programs consistently among Summit best.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
2021 NCAA Sweet 16 run as a 15 seed; one of the great March Madness Cinderella stories.
Other Summit teams
Denver, North Dakota State, Omaha, St. Thomas, Kansas City; full conference rotation.
Why Summit League Basketball is a Sharp Bet
The Summit League is a mid-major where the public spotlight rarely shines and the line-makers do not always have the same level of attention as Power 5 conferences. That can create value; particularly in early-season games and conference matchups featuring smaller programs.
The conference has produced national stories, most famously Oral Roberts 2021 NCAA Sweet 16 run as a 15 seed. South Dakota State and South Dakota have produced NBA prospects (Mike Daum, Baylor Scheierman) and consistent NCAA tournament appearances.
Key Spots
- NDSU and UND home games; strong fan bases, especially at the Scheels Center (NDSU) and Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (UND).
- SDSU rivalry games; Jackrabbits and Coyotes as top conference teams.
- Conference tournament in Sioux Falls; single-game stakes for the NCAA bid.
How to Bet
Most ND tribal sportsbooks line Summit League games. For online wagering options, see DFS and social sportsbooks.
Summit League Betting; FAQ
Can I bet on Summit League basketball in ND?
Yes. ND tribal sportsbooks line Summit League games, especially conference matchups featuring NDSU and UND. National books and DFS apps cover the conference broadly.
Whats the Summit League?
A mid-major Division I athletic conference with NDSU, UND, South Dakota State, South Dakota, Oral Roberts, Omaha, Denver, Kansas City, North Dakota State and St. Thomas as members. The league earns one NCAA tournament auto-bid through its annual conference tournament.
When is the Summit League tournament?
Early March in Sioux Falls, SD. The tournament champion earns the auto-bid to the NCAA tournament; high-stakes basketball with major futures action available.
Are there Summit League futures bets?
Yes; conference championship and tournament champion futures are typically available pre-season at most sportsbooks that line college basketball.
Whats the best way to bet Summit League online from ND?
For real-money: ND has no legal online sportsbooks. Use DFS apps (DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks) for player props, or social sportsbooks (Fliff, Sleeper) for game lines.