- St. Thomas (18-13) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois (16-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The St. Thomas Tommies (18-13) visit Denny Sanford Premier Center to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (16-13) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Sioux Falls.
St. Thomas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The St. Thomas vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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St. Thomas vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| St. Thomas | -3.5 -110 | O 147.5 -110 | -175 |
| Western Illinois | +3.5 -110 | U 147.5 -110 | +145 |
St. Thomas vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts St. Thomas will win this game with 57.5% confidence.
St. Thomas vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts St. Thomas will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both St. Thomas and Western Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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St. Thomas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- St. Thomas (MN) has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 43 games (+6.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- St. Thomas (MN) has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.00 Units / 35% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+10.60 Units / 48% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+5.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
St. Thomas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
St. Thomas has gone 18-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+7 Units / 0% ROI).
- 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 4.49% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 5.64% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -14.11% ROI
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has gone 15-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI).
- 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 10.21% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.63% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.35 Units / -15.24% ROI
St. Thomas Offensive Stats & Trends:
St. Thomas has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (473 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
St. Thomas is shooting 80% from the free throw line (370/465) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
St. Thomas has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/25 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
St. Thomas has a TS% of 50% this season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 48%
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
Western Illinois has an eFG% of 52% this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 52%
Western Illinois has 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 17.7
Western Illinois has 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 17.8
St. Thomas Defensive Stats & Trends:
St. Thomas has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (536 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
St. Thomas has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,151 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
St. Thomas has averaged 5.6 steals per game (308 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
St. Thomas has averaged 5.6 steals per game (308 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.3
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has 133 steals this season — 5th fewest among Summit Teams
Western Illinois has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,350 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Western Illinois has averaged 5.8 steals per game (133 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Western Illinois has averaged 6.0 steals per game (332 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.3
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