South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Matchup

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

St. Thomas (MN) vs South Dakota State Prediction

The Tommies and Jackrabbits are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits will host the game at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, SD. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -4.5 vs. St. Thomas (MN) in a Summit conference matchup.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: St. Thomas (MN) Tommies at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Where: Brookings at First Bank & Trust Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds SDKST -4.5, STMN +170 | SDKST -207 O/U 153

Tommies Preview: Will St. Thomas (MN) Find a Way to Win on the Road?

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Recent Game/Games

The Tommies improved to 15-6 on the season with a 79-62 home win over North Dakota State on Sunday. St. Thomas entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 17-point victory.

St. Thomas took control early, leading 45-26 at halftime. Although they allowed 36 points in the 2nd half, they still outscored the Bison by 2 points after the break. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Tommies Offense Breakdown

St. Thomas put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.4% of their threes (12/29). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%, with a 58.6% success rate on two-point attempts.

Jacari White and Nolan Minessale both scored 23 points, with White hitting 5 of 8 threes and Minessale shooting 81.8% overall. Kendall Blue added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from deep, while Tajavis Miller also hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 13 points and 8 rebounds.

Tommies Team Defense

Despite giving up 62 points, St. Thomas (MN) allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 58 attempts. The Tommies' defense struggled to contain two-point shots, as the opposing team connected on 17 of 29 attempts, good for 58% shooting.

From beyond the arc, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 81%. The Tommies limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.

Jackrabbits Preview: Can the Jackrabbits Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games

The Jackrabbits fell to 12-9 on the season after a 80-75 road loss to North Dakota on Saturday. SDSU entered the game as 7-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 50-35 at halftime, SDSU tightened up defensively, holding North Dakota to 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own. The game’s total points of 155 fell short of the 159.5 O/U line.

Jackrabbits Offense Breakdown

South Dakota State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they hit 9 of 13 free throws (69.2%). The Jackrabbits grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.

Eli King led the way with 24 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 60% from three. Joe Sayler added 20 points despite hitting just 3 of 11 from deep, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 19 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from three-point range.

Jackrabbits Team Defense

Despite South Dakota State’s defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 55% shooting, they did limit their opponent’s trips to the free-throw line, where they went 6/9 (66%).

The Jackrabbits gave up 10 three-pointers on 19 attempts (52%) and allowed 3 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tommies vs Jackrabbits Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although St. Thomas (MN) has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 80 points per game in these games.
Through their last ten home games, South Dakota State has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 72 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Tommies have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Jackrabbits have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.