Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our St. Thomas (MN) vs Arizona State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tempe.
St. Thomas (MN) vs Arizona State Prediction
Planning on watching today's Tommies and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Arizona State being favored by -12 over St. Thomas (MN).
St. Thomas (MN) vs. Arizona State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: St. Thomas (MN) Tommies at Arizona State Sun Devils
- Where: Tempe at Desert Financial Arena
- Date: Sunday, November 17th
- Betting Odds ARZST -12, STMN +575 | ARZST -887 O/U 146.5
Tommies Preview: Are the Tommies Ready for a Win at Tempe?
St. Thomas (MN) fell 80-71 to Oklahoma State on Sunday, November 10th. The Tommies were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 33-23 at halftime, St. Thomas put up 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The game’s total points ended at 151, just under the 157.5 O/U line.
Tommies Offense Breakdown
St. Thomas connected on 15 threes at a 40.5% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.8% in their latest game. Their overall field goal percentage was 39.7%, with two-point shooting at just 38.5%. The Tommies also hit 6 of 10 free throws.
Marchelus Avery led the way with 23 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Kendall Blue added 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. As a team, St. Thomas grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.
Tommies Team Defense
St. Thomas (MN) gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, St. Thomas (MN) held their opponents to 6/22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, a 71% success rate.
Sun Devils Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Sun Devils?
Arizona State continued their strong start to the season with an 87-76 win over Grand Canyon on Thursday, November 14th. The Sun Devils were +5.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Arizona State led 41-40 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, outscoring Grand Canyon 46-36. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.
Sun Devils Offense Breakdown
Arizona State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points while shooting 53.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63%, fueled by 44% shooting from beyond the arc (11/25) and 62.1% on two-point attempts (18/29). The Sun Devils also connected on 85.7% of their free throws, hitting 18 of 21 from the line.
Joson Sanon led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. JaKobe Coles was perfect from the field, going 6/6, including 3/3 from deep. Basheer Jihad contributed 18 points and 5 assists, while Ray Harrison added 15 points and a team-high 6 assists.
Sun Devils Team Defense
Arizona State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense conceded 11 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44%. They also sent their opponents to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, an 85% clip.
Tommies vs Sun Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Tommies have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Arizona State has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, St. Thomas (MN) has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
St. Thomas (MN) vs Arizona State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Arizona State -12 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.