South Dakota Coyotes vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Matchup

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

South Dakota vs St. Thomas (MN) Prediction

Looking to win big? The Coyotes and Tommies face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Tommies are hosting the game at Schoenecker Arena in Saint Paul, MN. The over/under for this Summit conference contest is set at 168 points, with St. Thomas (MN) being favored by -10 at home against South Dakota.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Dakota Coyotes at St. Thomas (MN) Tommies
Where: Saint Paul at Schoenecker Arena
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds STMN -10, SDAK +370 | STMN -485 O/U 168

Coyotes Preview: Will South Dakota Find a Way to Win on the Road?

South Dakota improved to 7-7 on the season with a 91-84 win over Denver on Saturday. The Coyotes were favored by 9.5 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 164.5.

South Dakota led 43-37 at halftime and scored 48 points in the second half while allowing 47. Although they got the win, the Coyotes will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.

Coyotes Offense Breakdown

South Dakota put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit just 5 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 27.8%, but were strong inside, connecting on 57.9% of their two-point attempts.

The Coyotes struggled at the free-throw line, making only 62.7% of their 51 attempts. They grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Chase Forte led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Isaac Bruns added 21 points. Sebastian Akins contributed 12 points and 8 assists.

Coyotes Team Defense

South Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 38 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, South Dakota held the other team to 27% shooting, as they made just 5 of 18 attempts. However, the Coyotes sent their opponents to the free-throw line 51 times, where they converted 32 free throws, shooting 62%. South Dakota also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Tommies Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Tommies?

St. Thomas (MN) improved to 10-5 on the season with a narrow 73-72 win over South Dakota State on Wednesday. The Tommies, who were -2.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one-point victory.

After trailing 40-36 at halftime, St. Thomas tightened up defensively, allowing just 32 points in the second half while scoring 37 of their own. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.

Tommies Offense Breakdown

St. Thomas put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, and they shot 50% on two-pointers, going 12 for 24.

Oscar Cluff was a standout, grabbing 19 rebounds and adding 13 points, while also dishing out 7 assists. Kalen Garry led the team in scoring with 19 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.

Tommies Team Defense

St. Thomas (MN) gave up 72 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The defense held them to 50% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 12/24.

From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 13 threes on 33 attempts, shooting 39%. St. Thomas also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. The Tommies limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.

Coyotes vs Tommies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, South Dakota has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
Across their last three home contests, St. Thomas (MN) has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 85 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Coyotes have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Tommies have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.