St. Thomas vs Western Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

min read
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 05, 2023, 10:35 AM
  • 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.

Bet now on Western Illinois vs St. Thomas & all college basketball games with BetMGM

St. Thomas vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. Thomas-3.5 -110O 147.5 -110-175
Western Illinois +3.5 -110U 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.


Bet now on Western Illinois vs St. Thomas and all games with BetMGM


  • 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 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


Bet now on Western Illinois vs St. Thomas and all games with BetMGM


College Basketball Betting at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated college basketball betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

BetMGM first bet offer for $1000
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.