Stetson Hatters vs St. Thomas - Minnesota Predictions October 10, 2026
St. Thomas - Minnesota will beat Stetson, with a projected score of St. Thomas 34, Stetson 17. The Tommies' balanced offensive production last week gives them the edge over a Stetson attack that struggled to run. Five St. Thomas turnovers in that same game temper confidence, however, and neither the supplied spread nor total offers a compelling wager. The official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Stetson Hatters vs St. Thomas - Minnesota prediction and best bet
St. Thomas is the pick to win this Pioneer Football League matchup, but covering a 22.5-point spread is a tougher assignment. Its recent ability to generate yards both running and passing supports the home team. Stetson's productive passing performance offers a credible counterargument to expecting a runaway.
The best betting decision is Pass. The forecast favors St. Thomas by 17 points, which points toward Stetson against the spread, but neither team's latest performance makes that margin dependable. The projected total also sits close enough to 48.5 to leave both markets without a persuasive edge.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CT.
Venue: O'Shaughnessy Stadium in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Broadcast: Midco Sports Plus. Radio: 1500 ESPN and The Varsity Network.
Records: St. Thomas is 4-2 overall and 1-1 in PFL play. Stetson is 1-4 overall. Its conference record is disputed: St. Thomas' October 5 preview lists 0-2, while Stetson's October 3 recap lists 0-1 after describing the Marist game as its league opener.
SportsJaw odds: Stetson +22.5 (-125); St. Thomas -22.5 (-135). Moneyline: Stetson +1,100; St. Thomas -4,000. Total: Over 48.5 (-114), Under 48.5 (-116).