North Dakota State Bison vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Dakota State vs St. Thomas (MN) NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Saint Paul.

North Dakota State vs St. Thomas (MN) Prediction

Betting on today's Bison and Tommies game? Catch the action at Schoenecker Arena in Saint Paul, MN, as the Tommies hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this Summit conference contest is set at 156 points, with St. Thomas (MN) being favored by -1.5 at home against North Dakota State.

North Dakota State vs. St. Thomas (MN) Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Dakota State Bison at St. Thomas (MN) Tommies
Where: Saint Paul at Schoenecker Arena
Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Betting Odds STMN -1.5, NDKST +102 | STMN -124 O/U 156

Bison Preview: Will North Dakota State Find a Way to Win on the Road?

North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games

North Dakota State fell to 13-7 on the season after a 72-62 home loss to South Dakota State on Thursday. The Bison, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 32-31 at halftime, NDSU couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, allowing 40 points while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 134 fell well short of the 157.5 O/U line.

Bison Offense Breakdown

North Dakota State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they did manage to connect on 90% of their free throws, going 9 for 10 from the line.

Oscar Cluff was a standout performer, scoring 23 points on 10 of 14 shooting and grabbing 15 rebounds. Joe Sayler also contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Jacksen Moni added 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 8 from deep.

Bison Team Defense

North Dakota State's defense held their opponent to 72 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (23/61). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 23%, making 7 of 30 three-point attempts. North Dakota State also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 90%.

Tommies Preview: Can St. Thomas (MN) Secure a Home Victory?

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Recent Game/Games

St. Thomas improved to 14-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Oral Roberts on Wednesday. The Tommies were -13.5 favorites at home and covered the spread.

Leading 45-42 at halftime, St. Thomas clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Oral Roberts to 29 points while scoring 41 themselves. The game’s total points of 157 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 156.5.

Tommies Offense Breakdown

St. Thomas put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.5%. They hit 64.4% of their two-point attempts and went 7/18 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.9%. From the free-throw line, they were a perfect 7/7.

The Tommies dished out 23 assists, with Miles Barnstable leading the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Issac McBride added 21 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 75.0% from three-point range.

Tommies Team Defense

St. Thomas (MN) struggled defensively, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 57% from the field. The Tommies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, where their opponents went 29/45, a 64% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, with the other team shooting 38%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 7 times, where they hit all their attempts. The Tommies gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Bison vs Tommies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Bison have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 9-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 81 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games at home, the Tommies have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 80 points per game in these contests.
The Bison have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
As the betting favorite, the Tommies have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. St. Thomas (MN) posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.