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Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks vs St. Thomas - Minnesota Predictions February 29, 2024

Game time: February 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Schoenecker Arena — Saint Paul, MN

Article updated Feb 29, 6:18 AM EST

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Cal Poly Mustangs will face off against the UCSB Gauchos on Thursday at The Thunderdome, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. PT. Cal Poly, with a record of 4-24 SU, lost their last

Game outlook

The Cal Poly Mustangs will face off against the UCSB Gauchos on Thursday at The Thunderdome, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. PT. Cal Poly, with a record of 4-24 SU, lost their last game to UC Riverside and are winless on the road this season. UCSB, with a record of 14-12 SU, lost their last game to UC Irvine and has a winning home record. The betting favorite for the game is St. Thomas - Minnesota, opening at -7.5 with no movement in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mavericks +270 | -343

Spread: Mavericks +7.5 (-110) | -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Thomas - Minnesota will win straight-up is 77%.

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks

Cal Poly's basketball team struggles with offensive and defensive efficiency, ranking towards the bottom nationally in multiple categories. With a power ranking of 222, they are 352nd in offensive efficiency, 273rd in defensive efficiency, and 287th in tempo. In comparison, Nebraska-Omaha ranks higher at 128 in offense and 213 in defense. The Mavericks have a better shooting percentage and free throw percentage, but both teams struggle with rebounds and turnovers. Nebraska-Omaha has a better record at 14-16 compared to Cal Poly's rank of 343rd in the country. For more betting opportunities, consider using our sportsbook promo codes.

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St. Thomas - Minnesota Analysis

UC Santa Barbara has strong offensive stats, averaging 75.4 points per game and shooting 49.2 percent from the field. However, their defensive stats are lacking, giving up 72.5 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting. They are ranked 176th overall by KenPom. St. Thomas - Minnesota, on the other hand, has a power ranking of 182 and excels defensively, only allowing an average of 65.25 points per game. Offensively, they score an average of 72.96 points per game. They are ranked 206th for offense and 28th for defense. For more college basketball predictions, check out our Expert Picks! This is what happens when Ajay is left open! #GoGauchos | @ajaymitchell09 pic.twitter.com/9qRNzrJDqM

UC Santa Barbara Dominates Cal Poly in Impressive Road Win and Looks to Extend Streak at The Thunderdome

On January 6, UC Santa Barbara secured a 61-52 victory against Cal Poly while on the road. The Gauchos demonstrated impressive shooting accuracy at 50.0 percent from the field, effectively limiting the Mustangs to 30.4 percent, with a mere 22.7 percent success rate from beyond the arc. UCSB asserted dominance on the boards, boasting a +10 rebounding margin, and capitalized on 15 fast break points, despite committing 17 turnovers. The upcoming rematch is likely to reflect similar outcomes, considering the Gauchos' offensive efficiency contrasted with the Mustangs' struggling offense. Guard Ajay Mitchell, who recorded 13 points in the initial encounter, is anticipated to deliver a noteworthy performance on Thursday. With a track record of scoring over 20 points in four of his last eight games and a total of 12 instances this season, Mitchell is likely to exploit Cal Poly's weakness in perimeter defense. Ultimately, UCSB is poised to secure a convincing victory at The Thunderdome.

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Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks+270 → +275Moved
  • Moneyline · St. Thomas - Minnesota-345 → -350Moved
  • Spread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks+7.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · St. Thomas - Minnesota-7.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over142.5 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under142.5 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
16-17 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
St. Thomas - Minnesota
ATS unavailable · O/U unavailable
Last 0 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-29T11:18:44.084Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-01St. Thomas - Minnesota 65 · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 69
  • 2023-11-17Lindenwood 72 · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 70
  • 2023-02-02St. Thomas - Minnesota 89 · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 83
  • 2023-01-07Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 68 · St. Thomas - Minnesota 80
  • 2022-02-26Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 74 · St. Thomas - Minnesota 95
Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Thomas - Minnesota defeated Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 88-61

St. Thomas - Minnesota defeated Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 88-61 on February 29, 2024, a 27-point decision in the series. St. Thomas - Minnesota's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 45-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +7.5 (-110) spread, St. Thomas - Minnesota covered, while the 149 combined points finished over the recorded total of 143.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireTotal · Under 142.5 (-110)Loss
  • RcollinsSpread · St. Thomas - Minnesota -7.5 (-110)Win
  • TweiskoffTotal · Over 142.5 (-110)Win
  • JtphamSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Total · Over 142.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeyBergSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • Tbone91Spread · St. Thomas - Minnesota -7.5 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · St. Thomas - Minnesota +7.5 (-110)Win
  • ThetotalerSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • Randy54Total · Over 142 (-110)Win