North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State odds, predictions: 2023 FCS championship game picks by proven expert

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are seeking their first FCS title in program history. They take on North Dakota state in the 2023 F CS championship game. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Jacks are 5.5-point favorites and the over/under for total points scored is 47.

Hunt has picked the FCS title game between North Dakota State and South Dakota. The Bison have won all four postseason meetings against SDSU. S.D. State has won their last four games by at least 21 points each.

North Dakota State and South Dakota are playing for the FCS championship in 2023. The Bison have won all four postseason meetings against SDSU.

The Jackrabbits are 8-0 and the leader of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. They beat North Dakota State 23-21. The Bison are 5th in the FCS. They have the No.3-ranked scoring defense in FSC at 15.4 points per game.

North Dakota State beat Incarnate Word 35-32 in the semifinals. Kobe Johnson scored the game-winner on a 31-yard touchdown run. The defense allowed 539 yards but forced four turnovers. Last year's semifinal win over Montana State was won by Johnson with 106 rushing yards.

North Dakota State plays South Dakota in the FCS championship game on Saturday. Hunt is leaning Over on the total and has isolated a critical X-factor that has him going big on one side of the spread.