St. Thomas - Minnesota vs Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Predictions February 1, 2024
In this content, the focus is on a college basketball game in the Big West Conference between UC-Irvine and Cal Poly. The article mentions that this is the first meeting
Game outlook
In this content, the focus is on a college basketball game in the Big West Conference between UC-Irvine and Cal Poly. The article mentions that this is the first meeting between the teams this season and highlights UC-Irvine's strong record against Cal Poly in previous seasons. UC-Irvine is favored to win by 14.5 points, and the total score is projected to be 130.5. Additionally, the article briefly mentions another game between St. Thomas and Minnesota, where St. Thomas is the betting favorite with a -2 point spread.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: -132 | Mavericks +112
Spread: -2 (-110) | Mavericks +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Thomas - Minnesota will win straight-up is 57%.
St. Thomas - Minnesota
The UC-Irvine Anteaters had a successful game against CSUN, winning 77-72. This victory improved their conference record to 8-1 and their overall record to 15-6. Although they have struggled on the road, with a 4-6 record, their performance against CSUN showed improvement. UC-Irvine is ranked 89th by Bart Torvik and 77th in the KenPom rankings. In the game, the Anteaters started slow but improved their shooting in the second half, hitting 51.9% of their shots and making 11 out of 15 free throws. UC-Irvine's free-throw shooting has been consistent, as they are ranked 82nd in free-throw percentage with 74.0%. Justin Hohn scored 22 points, while Dean Keeler had a standout performance with a double-double, recording 12 points and 14 rebounds. Despite their offensive achievements, UC-Irvine is 172nd in points per 100 possessions but boasts strong defense, ranking 20th in points allowed per 100 possessions. Overall, the team has impressive betting opportunities and betting promos. On the other hand, St. Thomas - Minnesota is ranked 202 in offense, scoring an average of 73.71 points per game. Their defense is strong, ranked 12th as they allow an average of 63.19 points scored against them per game. Their record for the season stands at 14-8. The Tommies have a decent field goal percentage, ranking 103rd with 46.24% of their shots made. Their free-throw percentage is even better, ranking 60th with 74.93%. Their three-point shooting is average, ranking 124th with 35.05% of their shots made. Rebounding is a weaker area for St. Thomas, as they average 32.38 rebounds per game, ranked 333rd. The team records 14.38 offensive assists and 9.19 turnovers per game, ranking 114th and 9th respectively. Defensively, St. Thomas allows opponents to shoot 43.10% from the field, ranking 163rd. They allow 70.50% of free throws to be made, ranking 143rd. Their three-point defense is decent, allowing opponents to make 32.27% of their shots, ranking 133rd. Defensively, they average Point 2⃣0⃣ for the redshirt senior! pic.twitter.com/IqqzPQL24V