St. Thomas (MN) vs North Dakota State Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/2/25

In this article, we will formulate a St Thomas vs NDSU Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, at the Scheels Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tommies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St Thomas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NDSU

-Recent betting trends in games played between St Thomas and NDSU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tommies and Bison. 

Can St Thomas Bounce Back?

St Thomas in the last game faced off against UC Riverside and they made quite the comeback in the second half scoring 47 points that forced overtime.  In the overtime period though they scored only six points and that led to the defeat. Nolan Minessale had quite the game putting up 27 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Bowling Green, the offense scored 93 points and they ended up cruising to the blowout victory.

St Thomas is averaging 85.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 225th. This is a team that can really push the pace, but the defense has been a major issue for this team. Miles Barsnatable is averaging 13.3 points while shooting 44 percent from the field. 

Why St Thomas Will Beat NDSU

• St. Thomas (MN) has won six of its last seven night games.
• North Dakota State has lost each of its last three games against Conference opponents.
• North Dakota State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against Conference opponents at Scheels Center.

NDSU is On Fire

NDSU is on fire heading into this game and they have won eight games in a row. In the last game against Cal State Bakersfield, NDSU scored 94 points and they ended up winning by 34 points. Jacksen Moni had a strong game putting up 28 points, five rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Western Michigan, it was much of the same, and they were able to secure the 98-62 victory.

NDSU on the season is averaging 80.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 75th in the league while the defense is ranked 156th. The offense will need to be good, but even more important is going to need to be the defense. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a very long game for this squad. Jacksen Moni is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field. 

Why NDSU Will Beat St Thomas

• North Dakota State has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

St Thomas vs NDSU Prediction

This is a great matchup between two teams who both have a chance to win their conference. St Thomas is averaging 85.7 points and NDSU is coming off a game where they scored 94 points. NDSU on the season is averaging 80.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score also. Both of these teams are going to really struggle to get any sort of defensive success and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here with ease. This is a very strong play.