St. Thomas (MN) (4-4) vs Chicago State (0-9)
Game Info: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Schoenecker Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Thomas (MN) -18.5 / Chicago State +18.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Chicago State Cougars and St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies meet Monday in college basketball action at the Schoenecker Arena. Here’s a Chicago State vs St. Thomas (MN) Prediction. This article will include a Chicago State vs St. Thomas (MN) Pick.
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Drexel and Wisconsin, and they play Saint Louis, Mercer, and Grand Canyon next. The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 58.4 points on 34.3 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Forrest is averaging 9.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Gabe Spinelli is averaging 8.1 points and 2 assists. Saxby Sunderland is dishing 1.7 assists and Quincy Allen is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies Betting Preview
The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies beat Portland State, lost to Milwaukee, and they play Northern Colorado, Montana and Western Michigan next. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are averaging 81.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Miles Barnstable is averaging 12.9 points and 0.6 assists, while Drake Dobbs is averaging 11.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. Kendall Blue is the third double-digit scorer and Carter Bjerke is grabbing 3 rebounds. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Why the St. Thomas Tommies will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
- St. Thomas (MN) has won each of its last six games at Schoenecker Arena.
- St. Thomas (MN) has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-conference opponents at Schoenecker Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of St. Thomas (MN)’s last six night games at Schoenecker Arena have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Four of Chicago State’s last five road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- St. Thomas (MN) ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.1).
- St. Thomas (MN) ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.6%).
- Chicago State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (82.2).
- Chicago State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (117.0).
Chicago State vs St. Thomas (MN) Prediction
The Chicago State Cougars are taking their licks game after game, and their offense is absolutely dreadful. It’s hard to get behind Chicago State with confidence when they shoot under 35 percent from the field. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies have covered their last 3 games as a favorite, and their above-average offense should have a field day against this Chicago State defense. This is just an ugly matchup on paper. Thick line, but the Tommies should run away with this contest.