Oklahoma State vs. South Dakota State predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks.

Among the first-round action Saturday afternoon will be a matchup between Oklahoma State and South Dakota State.

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls have 25-6 record, finished the season third in the Big 12 standings, and earned a No. 7 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their first-round opponent, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, went 29-3 and ended the campaign with a Summit League championship.

OSU is ranked 28th in the country in efficiency by Barttorvik, while SDSU is ranked 52nd.

Here's how our experts see Saturday's first-round clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.

Oklahoma State vs. South Dakota State picks, predictions

USA TODAY: Experts split down the middle.

This one may come down to the wire with our experts evenly split. Whoever wins the matchup will have to face No. 2 Uconn in the second round.

OSU vs. SDSU date, start time, how to watch

• Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Gampel Pavillion in Storrs, Connecticut
• TV channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo- Watch Now!

OSU vs. SDSU odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20.

• Spread: OSU (-5.5)
• Moneyline Favorite: OSU (-250)
• Moneyline Underdog: SDSU (+200)
• Total: 138.5

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