Who's Playing

South Dakota State @ St. Thomas (MN)

Current Records: South Dakota State 15-4; St. Thomas (MN) 8-8

What to Know

The St. Thomas (MN) Tommies have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at 8 p.m. ET Jan. 20 at Schoenecker Arena. South Dakota State should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Tommies will be looking to get back in the win column.

St. Thomas (MN) ended up a good deal behind the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles when they played two weeks ago, losing 81-66.

Meanwhile, South Dakota State had enough points to win and then some against the Denver Pioneers on Saturday, taking their matchup 80-62.

St. Thomas (MN) is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. Those burned by picking them against the spread two weeks ago might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

St. Thomas (MN) is now 8-8 while the Jackrabbits sit at 15-4. A couple stats to keep an eye on: The Tommies have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.10% from the floor on average, which is the 21st highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. South Dakota State's offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the game boasting the second highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 51.50%. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Schoenecker Arena -- St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Jackrabbits are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Tommies, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last one year.

Injury Report for St. Thomas (MN)

No Injury Information

Injury Report for South Dakota State

  • Noah Freidel: Game-Time Decision (Coach's Decision)