South Dakota vs St. Thomas – Minnesota Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Dakota Coyotes and St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Here’s a South Dakota vs St. Thomas – Minnesota Prediction. This article will include a South Dakota vs St. Thomas – Minnesota Pick.

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota Coyotes lost to Kansas State and North Dakota State, and they play Denver next. South Dakota has lost 5 of its last 8 games.

The South Dakota Coyotes are averaging 87.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 87.7 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Isaac Bruns is averaging 20.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Jordan Crawford is averaging 11.5 points and 2.8 rebounds. Cameron Fens is the third double-digit scorer, and Uzziah Buntyn is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The South Dakota Coyotes are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota Coyotes are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.

St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies Betting Preview

The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies beat UC Riverside and Denver, and they play Oral Roberts next. St. Thomas-Minnesota has won 6 straight games.

The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are averaging 86.9 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Nolan Minessale is averaging 21.2 points and 4.3 assists, while Nick Janowski is averaging 15.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. Isaiah Johnson-Arigu is the third double-digit scorer and Carter Bjerke is grabbing 3 rebounds. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.

Why the St. Thomas Tommies will win

• St. Thomas (MN) has won each of its last six games.
• South Dakota has lost each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of St. Thomas (MN)’s last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
• Four of South Dakota’s last five night games against the Summit League have produced a total of 165+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• St. Thomas (MN) ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.83).
• St. Thomas (MN) ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.0%).
• South Dakota ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (30.8).
• South Dakota ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.0).

South Dakota vs St. Thomas – Minnesota Prediction

I’m not running to the window to lay a big number with a St. Thomas team that’s 4-9 ATS on the season. However, South Dakota has had issues defensively and has been badly outplayed whenever stepping up in competition. Undefeated at home, if there was a game for St. Thomas to flex its muscle, this would be it. South Dakota just doesn’t hold up when playing better teams. It’s St. Thomas or pass for me on Wednesday night.

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Thomas – Minnesota -13.5