St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

The Tommies and Sun Devils are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sun Devils will host the game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. 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) TOMMIES VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils -12

This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-60 in favor of the Sun Devils.
• Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Will the Tommies Find a Way to Win on the Road?

St. Thomas (MN) faced a tough test on Sunday, November 10th, as they took on Oklahoma State on the road. The Tommies were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected, losing 80-71.

After trailing 33-23 at halftime, St. Thomas put up a strong fight in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 47. The total points for the game ended up at 151, falling short of the 157.5 O/U line.

St. Thomas (MN) put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They connected on 15 of 37 three-point attempts, hitting 40.5% from deep, while their two-point shooting was just 38.5% (10/26). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they made 6 of 10 free throws.

Marchelus Avery led the way with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Kendall Blue added 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Drake Dobbs contributed 14 points and 4 assists, and Nolan Minessale chipped in 13 points and 7 boards.

St. Thomas (MN) gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Tommies held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made 6 of 22 three-point attempts. St. Thomas also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they hit 20 free throws at a 71% clip.

Can the Sun Devils Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Arizona State picked up an 87-76 win over Grand Canyon on Thursday, November 14th. The Sun Devils were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Arizona State led 41-40 at halftime and outscored Grand Canyon 46-36 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 163, going over the pre-game line of 147.5.

Arizona State put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They hit 44% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 25 attempts, and were 18 of 21 from the free-throw line, good for 85.7%.

Joson Sanon led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while JaKobe Coles was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 3 for 3 from deep. Basheer Jihad contributed 18 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, and Ray Harrison added 15 points and 6 assists.

Arizona State’s defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 54 attempts.

From three-point range, Arizona State allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws.