South Dakota State vs St. Thomas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Dakota State vs St. Thomas

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits square off against the St. Thomas Tommies, with tip-off scheduled for 21:30 on Thursday, March 5.

St. Thomas are available at odds of -120 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -5.5 line could be covered with ease when they play SDSU and this looks like a value bet.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 75-70 reverse against South Dakota Coyotes.

St. Thomas Tommies last game saw them claim a 68-53 home win over Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

St. Thomas have landed back-to-back victories against SDSU. A home matchup saw them triumph 74-69 and they won 77-62 on the road. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved SDSU winning six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. Thomas	23-8	2582	2232	350	14-1	9-7	2W
South Dakota State	14-17	2346	2251	95	9-6	5-11	1L

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South Dakota State vs St. Thomas Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our South Dakota State vs St. Thomas betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Get with the favorites with a -5.5 spread. We like this bet and are backing St. Thomas at odds of -120 to enjoy a solid win in this college showdown.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key South Dakota State vs St. Thomas stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by St. Thomas in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by St. Thomas in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by St. Thomas in 7 of their last 10 games.

St. Thomas -5.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SDSU 73 - 82 St. Thomas

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on St. Thomas when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 82-73 should provide some entertainment.

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South Dakota State vs St. Thomas Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 75% chance of securing victory, St. Thomas are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -294. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, South Dakota State are trading at +235.

5.5 is the spread and 149.5 is the total points line. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

SDSU

+235

St. Thomas

-294

Point Spread

SDSU +5.5

-102

St. Thomas -5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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South Dakota State Stats

St. Thomas Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.80 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.50 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	24-7	2525	2189	336	13-2	11-5	1W
St. Thomas	23-8	2582	2232	350	14-1	9-7	2W
South Dakota	16-15	2485	2490	-5	12-5	4-10	2W
North Dakota	16-16	2468	2500	-32	9-8	7-8	2L
Denver	15-16	2583	2567	16	9-5	6-11	1L
Omaha	15-16	2381	2386	-5	10-4	5-12	2L
South Dakota State	14-17	2346	2251	95	9-6	5-11	1L
Oral Roberts	10-22	2355	2482	-127	9-8	1-14	4W
Kansas City	4-27	2149	2600	-451	3-11	1-16	15L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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