St. Thomas – Minnesota vs North Dakota State Prediction 2/26/26 College Basketball Picks Today
North Dakota State (23-6) vs. St. Thomas - Minnesota (21-8)
February 26, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. Thomas - Minnesota -3.5; Over/Under: 154.5
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The North Dakota State Bison and St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Here’s a St. Thomas, Minnesota vs. North Dakota State prediction. This article will include a St. Thomas – Minnesota vs. North Dakota State pick.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview
The North Dakota State Bison beat South Dakota State and Kansas City, and they play North Dakota next. North Dakota State has won 4 straight games.
The North Dakota State Bison are averaging 84.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 72.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Damari Wheeler-Thomas is averaging 14 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Markhi Strickland is averaging 12.9 points and 3.5 rebounds. Trevian Carson is the third double-digit scorer, and Treyson Anderson is dishing 0.8 assists. The North Dakota State Bison are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The North Dakota State Bison are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies: Betting Preview
The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies beat Kansas City, lost to Denver, and play Omaha next. St. Thomas, Minnesota, has won 10 of its last 14 games.
The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are averaging 83.8 points on 51.4 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Nolan Minessale is averaging 19.9 points and 4.3 assists, while Nick Janowski is averaging 16.9 points and 5.2 rebounds. Isaiah Johnson-Arigu is the third double-digit scorer and Carter Bjerke is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Why the St. Thomas Tommies will win
- St. Thomas (MN) has won each of its last six home games following a road loss.
- St. Thomas (MN) has won the first half in each of its last 13 home games.
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- North Dakota State has won each of its last seven road games.
- North Dakota State has won the first half in each of its last six road night games against conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of St. Thomas’s (MN) last eight games have produced a total of 161+ points.
- Four of North Dakota State’s last five games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
St. Thomas – Minnesota vs North Dakota State Prediction
St. Thomas, Minnesota, is going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, where it’s scary and explosive offensively. However, I’m going to grab the points. North Dakota State has been arguably the best team in the Summit this season and has 10 road wins. North Dakota State also beat St. Thomas already this season and is 16-10 ATS on the season. This is possibly the best game on Thursdays’ CBB card and anytime I can get a great team in the underdog role, I’m going to take it. This game could go either way. I want the points.
