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St. Thomas - Minnesota	39	29	5	73
South Dakota Coyotes	33	35	6	74

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St. Thomas - Minnesota vs South Dakota Coyotes Predictions January 18, 2024

Game time: January 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center — Vermillion, SD

Article updated Jan 17, 10:23 PM EST

The highly successful Oregon Ducks basketball team with a record of 13-3 will travel to Boulder, Colorado to face the Buffaloes, who hold a record of 12-5. The Ducks have an

Game outlook

The highly successful Oregon Ducks basketball team with a record of 13-3 will travel to Boulder, Colorado to face the Buffaloes, who hold a record of 12-5. The Ducks have an impressive 5-0 record in the PAC12 conference, while the Buffaloes have a 3-3 conference record, winning all their home games but losing all three of their road games. In their recent matchups, the series between the two teams has been evenly split, with each school winning three games. The game is scheduled to take place at 8:30 MST on Thursday, January 18. Currently, the betting favorite is the St. Thomas - Minnesota team, with an opening line of -6.5, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: -294 | Coyotes +236

Spread: -6.5 (-110) | Coyotes +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Thomas - Minnesota will win straight-up is 75%.

St. Thomas - Minnesota

The PAC12 conference is experiencing a lackluster season, but the Oregon Ducks have stood out with a strong 5-0 record in conference play. However, their upcoming games against Colorado, Utah, and Arizona will provide a tougher challenge. In their most recent game, the Ducks defeated the Cal Bears 80-73 but failed to cover the betting spread of 8 points. James Couisnard, the team's senior player, led all scorers with 18 points and has maintained a 35.1% average from three-point range this season. The Ducks have been dealing with significant injuries, losing key players Nate Bittle and Jesse Zarzuela for the remainder of the season. However, the return of N'Faly Dante in the game against Cal is expected to boost the team's production. Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 78.8 points per game against a moderately challenging schedule, ranking 73rd in strength. They have a strong offensive efficiency, with an adjusted rating of 115 points per 100 possessions, placing them 35th in the nation. Despite their injuries, the team has relied on younger players, including multiple freshmen. Overall, Oregon shoots well, with a field goal percentage of 47%, a three-point percentage of 36.7%, and a free throw percentage of 68.8%. They also collect an average of 35 rebounds per game and distribute 14 assists while committing 10.6 turnovers on average. According to KenPom, the team is currently ranked 53rd with a tempo of 68.5 possessions per 40 minutes. Moving on to St. Thomas - Minnesota, they currently hold a power ranking of 44. On offense, they score an average of 72.72 points per game, ranking 233rd in the country. However, their defense stands out as one of the best, allowing only 61.72 points per game and ranking 9th in the nation. The Tommies have achieved a field goal percentage of 46.37%, ranking 107th, and a free throw percentage of 75.91%, ranking 38th. Their three-point shooting is solid, hitting 36.11% of their attempts and placing them 77th in the NCAAB. They struggle with rebounding, averaging 32.56 per game, which is 333rd in the rankings. Additionally, they record 14.89 offensive assists and commit Welcome back, big fella. 📺 @Pac12Network #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/0Sl0nVcTTq

South Dakota Coyotes Analysis

Colorado basketball currently holds a Top 25 ranking due to the strong lineup they retained from the previous season. The team has achieved a commendable record of 12-5 and currently stands in 5th place in the PAC12 conference. Point guard KJ Simpson, a returning starter, plays a fundamental role in CU's offense and leads the team with an impressive 19.3 points per game, ranking 43rd nationally. Simpson also contributes 4.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 turnovers per game. Additionally, Tristan Da Silva, a first-team PAC12 forward, averages 15.9 points per game and 5.1 rebounds. The Buffs boast strong offensive statistics, averaging 80.2 points per game with an efficient 50.1% shooting accuracy from the field. They have also excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 39% of their three-point shots. Their teamwork is evident through their average of 17 assists and 13.6 turnovers per game. Furthermore, the team displays a consistent ability to convert free throws with a success rate of 76.6% on 22 attempts per game. In terms of rankings, Colorado is positioned 36th nationally according to Kenpom, ranking third in the PAC12 behind Arizona and Utah. This is accompanied by an efficiency margin of +16.59. Their strength of schedule is ranked 75th. The team maintains an adjusted tempo of 69 possessions per 40 minutes. Looking ahead, Colorado is set to face off against Oregon before returning home to battle against Oregon State. The South Dakota Coyotes, on the other hand, possess a power ranking of 298. When it comes to offense, they rank 156th nationally with an average score of 75.72 points per game. Their defense, however, falls behind at 298th place as they allow an average of 76.33 points per game. Overall, their record stands at 8-10, with a 6-9 against the spread record. On the offensive end, the Coyotes have achieved a field goal percentage of 44.68%, ranked 187th nationally. Their free throw accuracy sits at 70.66%, placing them at 205th. In terms of three-point shooting, they hit an average of 35.47%, ranking 110th in the NCAA. On the rebounding front, the team secures an

St. Thomas - Minnesota vs South Dakota Coyotes Predictions January 18, 2024

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