Chicago State Cougars vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
The Cougars and Tommies are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Tommies will host the game at Schoenecker Arena in Saint Paul, MN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. Thomas (MN) as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.
CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +18.5
This game will be played at Schoenecker Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-68 in favor of the Cougars.
- Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games
Chicago State faced off against Wisconsin on Saturday, November 30th, and came away with a 74-53 loss on the road. Despite being +33.5 point underdogs, the Cougars managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 32-25 at halftime, Chicago State allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 28. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.
Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 53 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39%, and they managed only 8 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.
John Tonje led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Nolan Winter added 12 points, going 4 for 4 from the field and perfect from three-point range.
Chicago State’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 44% shooting, with the other team making 13 of 29 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Chicago State’s opponents hit 10 of 30 attempts, good for 33%. The Cougars also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws at an 85% clip. Chicago State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Tommies Grab a Win at Home?
St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Recent Game/Games
St. Thomas (MN) fell 69-65 to Milwaukee on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Tommies entered as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150-point over/under line.
After trailing 32-22 at halftime, St. Thomas made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points while allowing 37, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
St. Thomas managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field. They hit 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 28 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.2%. At the free-throw line, the Tommies were solid, making 15 of 18 for an 83.3% success rate.
Jamichael Stillwell led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 7 of 13 shots, including 2 for 2 from three-point range. Drake Dobbs and Aaron Franklin each shot 6 of 10 from the field, with Dobbs adding 5 assists and Franklin pulling down 8 boards.
St. Thomas (MN) gave up 69 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 6 of 17 threes, shooting 35%. St. Thomas also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 13, shooting 59%. The Tommies gave up 14 offensive rebounds.