North Dakota St. Bison vs St. Thomas - Minnesota Predictions January 25, 2024

Game outlook

On Thursday night, the UC Irvine Anteaters will face the Long Beach State Beach in a Big West conference matchup. UC Irvine currently holds a record of 13-6 and is in first place in the Big West with a 6-1 conference record. However, they are coming off a loss to UC Davis, where they were favored as 2.5-point road favorites. On the other hand, Long Beach State holds a record of 12-7 and has a 4-3 conference record. They recently won a home game against Hawaii, where they were also favored as 2.5-point favorites. Last season, these two teams split their conference matchups, each winning on their home court. The game is scheduled to start at 10:00 EST in Long Beach, California, at the Walter Pyramid. In another event, the St. Thomas - Minnesota game has St. Thomas as the betting favorite with an opening line of -7, and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bison +250 | -317

Spread: Bison +7 (-110) | -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Thomas - Minnesota will win straight-up is 76%.

North Dakota St. Bison

The UC Irvine Anteaters recently experienced a setback after their six-game winning streak came to an end with a loss to UC Davis. This loss allowed UC Davis to rise to the top of the conference, previously dominated by UC Irvine. The Anteaters had a strong start to their conference games, securing wins both at home and away. In their last game, guard Andre Henry led UC Irvine with 12 points, despite the team's loss. Justin Hohn, a 6'2 senior guard, is the team's leading scorer with an average of 13.6 points per game. He is also a skilled shooter, with 38 made threes on a 40.4% shooting from beyond the arc. Hohn had a less successful performance in the last game, scoring only six points, but had been consistently reaching double figures in the previous 13 games. Derin Saran, a 6'4 freshman guard from Turkey, is the second highest scorer on the team with an average of 10.3 points per game, although he has struggled to score more than seven points in the last three games. Andre Henry, another 6'4 senior guard, contributes 10.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. The team's top frontcourt player is Devin Tillis, a 6'6 junior forward, who averages 9.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. UC Irvine is currently ranked 73rd in the nation according to KenPom, with a strong defensive performance ranking 25th in defensive efficiency. However, their offense ranks 159th in efficiency. The team plays at a moderate pace, ranking 167th in tempo. In the Big West, only one team is projected to receive an NCAA Tournament bid, which will be awarded to the conference tournament winner. There are no reported injuries for the Anteaters. North Dakota State University's men's basketball team, ranked 267th in the power rankings, has had an inconsistent season with an 8-11 record (6-11 ATS). Offensively, they score an average of 77.00 points per game, ranking them 115th in the nation. Their field goal percentage of 47.52% is impressive, placing them 53rd, while their free throw percentage of 69.23% ranks 262nd. They excel in three-point shooting, making an average of 37.66% of their UC Irvine is now the only remaining unbeaten in Big West play. Big victory tonight for the Anteaters over UCSD. Another chance for a big victory when they visit Davis on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/eeNr2Zaq38