St. Thomas vs Chicago State Prediction 12-2-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a St. Thomas vs Chicago State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, December 2nd, at Shoenecker Arena. 

Chicago State is Struggling

Chicago State has played a tough schedule to start the season, and against the tougher competition, they have struggled. The Chicago State Cougars lost to Drexel and Wisconsin, and they play Saint Louis. In the last game against Wisconsin, Chicago State scored only 53 points and they ended up losing by 21 points. The Cougars shot only 33.9 percent from the field and 25 percent from deep. Jalen Forrest was the top player for Chicago State putting up 10 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Chicago State on the season is averaging 58.4 points per game while their defense is giving up 83.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 358th in the league while the defense is ranked 354th. Jalen Forrest is averaging 9.6 points while shooting 34.5 percent from the field.

St Thomas Has Been Tested

St Thomas has been tested to start the season and that has led to some negative games. St Thomas, in the last game, faced off against Milwaukee, and they only scored 65 points while the defense gave up 69 points, and that led to the defeat. Drake Dobbs had a strong game putting up 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists, but it wasn’t enough. St Thomas on the season is averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 69th in the league while the defense is ranked 202nd. Miles Barnstable is averaging 12.9 points while shooting 35 percent from the field. 

Why St Thomas Will Beat Chicago State

• Chicago State has lost each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
• St. Thomas (MN) has won each of its last six games at Schoenecker Arena.
• St. Thomas (MN) has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-conference opponents at Schoenecker Arena.

St Thomas. vs Chicago State Prediction

St Thomas has been tested heading into this game but they are the much better team in this matchup. St Thomas is averaging 81.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Chicago State is averaging only 58.4 points per game and they aren’t going to get the offense going here. St Thomas is going to end up cruising here. Back St Thomas against the spread.