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St. Thomas vs Nebraska Omaha Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

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Nebraska Omaha (11-9) vs St. Thomas – Minnesota ()

January 23, 2025 at 08:05 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Nebraska Omaha +2.5 — Over/Under: 153.5

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In this article, we will formulate a St Thomas vs Omaha Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd, at the Baxter Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tommies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mavericks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St Thomas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Omaha

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

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

Omaha Has the Confidence

Omaha looks like they are for real right now, and they have won seven games in a row. Two games ago against South Dakota State, they won 87-80 and in the last game against Denver, they were able to secure the 80-62 victory. JJ White had a strong game putting up 15 points. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, they are going to need the defense to step up in a huge way. 

Omaha comes into this game with an 11-9 record overall and they have gone 14-4 against the spread. The over has hit in 8 of the 18 games so far this season. Omaha is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 73.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 213rd in the league while the defense is ranked 252nd. Marquell Sutton is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field. 

St Thomas Has Won Five Straight

St Thomas also has a ton of confidence and they have won five straight games. In the last game against Denver, St Thomas scored 74 points, but the defense gave up only 62 points, and that was enough for the victory. Nolan Minessale put up 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. In this game, the offense is going to need to be good. 

St. Thomas sits with a 15-5 record overall, and they have gone 10-7 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 of the 17 games played so far this season. St Thomas is averaging 86 points while their defense is giving up 74.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 268th in the league. They like to push the pace and they are going to need to push the pace again here. Miles Barnstable has been the top player averaging 14.9 points while shooting 44.7 percent from the field. 

Why St Thomas Will Beat Omaha

  • St. Thomas (MN) has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

St Thomas vs Omaha Prediction

Omaha has played well heading into this game, but they aren’t going to be as good here. In terms of a balanced attack, St Thomas has the better offensive players, and they are going to use a balanced attack here. St Thomas is averaging 86 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Omaha isn’t going toplay as well enough here with the offense. Back St Thomas against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: St Thomas -2.5

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