St. Thomas is still finding its way as a Division I program. Anyone making Green Bay vs St. Thomas picks will see the Tommies are only in their second season as a Division I program as they transfer from Division III. However, St. Thomas is clearly doing so as a program with some resources behind them.
The Tommies have yet to start Summit League play but are off to an 8-4 start this season.
Green Bay hasn’t had such a confident start to the year. While the Phoenix are 1-1 in league play, Green Bay is 2-8 overall.
Part of what has slowed the Phoenix down is their roster turnover. Green Bay has ten new players on the roster this season, including six transfers.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies
Matchup Information
- Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Venue: Schoenecker Arena
- Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
This game on the NCAAB schedule will be played Tuesday night at Schoenecker Arena in St. Paul, Minn.
Phoenix Needs to Rise From the Ashes
Green Bay has won two of its last three games after starting the season 0-6. Part of the issue with looking at the early Green Bay Phoenix stats is they were punching above their weight class by scheduling difficult competition early in the year. The Phoenix play at a deliberate pace.
Anyone making Green Bay vs St. Thomas picks can see the Phoenix are deliberate on offense.
Phoenix’s Rankings
The Phoenix ranks 358th nationally in points per game, only scoring 59.2 points per game. The Phoenix also only shoot 25.4 percent from the 3-point line and 40 percent from the field.
On defense, opponents have found plenty of holes in Green Bay’s attack. The Phoenix is allowing teams to shoot 48.8 percent from the field against them. Cade Meyer and Ze Blake are the only two players on the team averaging in double figures, scoring 11.0 and 10.8 points per game, respectively.
Key Injuries
The Phoenix don’t have any major players on the college basketball injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- Green Bay is 0-4 straight up away from home.
- The Phoenix are 3-7 against the spread.
- Green Bay has seen the total go over in seven of 10 games this season.
Thomas Still Cutting Its Teeth as a Program
Anyone looking at the St. Thomas game schedule can see the Tommies are still trying to successfully transition away from having a small-school schedule.
The Tommies have played several teams below the Division I level this season which helps pad their record. What that means is it’s hard to make heads or tails out of St. Thomas’ start this season.
What anyone making Green Bay vs St. Thomas picks is that the Tommies are capable shooters. St. Thomas is averaging 76.8 points per game while shooting 39.5 percent, which is 27th nationally, from the 3-point line.
The Phoenix have limited their opponents to 43.2 percent shooting from the field and 34.2 percent from the 3-point line.
St. Thomas has a number of players who can score from anywhere on the floor. Riley Miller shoots 43.6 percent from the outside, which is excellent for college basketball players and scores 14.3 points per game.
Key Injuries
There are no injuries of note.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Tommies are 7-3 against the spread.
- St. Thomas has seen the over go 5-4-1 in their games this season.
- The Tommies are 4-0 at home straight up.
Green Bay vs. St. Thomas-Minnesota Odds
NCAAB odds favor St. Thomas as a 12.5-point favorite. The Tommies are -910 on the moneyline, while the Phoenix are +600. The over/under is 139 points.
Green Bay vs. St. Thomas-Minnesota Betting Picks
- Moneyline
When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, this is a game where on the moneyline is a dog-or-pass situation.
Green Bay isn’t a good offensive team and has struggled to score early in the season. While St. Thomas’ numbers look much better, the Phoenix has played a tougher schedule to this point and is more battle-tested.
- Total
This game is one of the NCAA basketball games today that will be dependent on which team controls the pace. If Phoenix wants to climb the college basketball standings, they will need to play at a slower pace. This game will stay under the total.
- Spread
When it comes to NCAA basketball teams, St. Thomas is a program that will likely be competitive quickly. The Tommies, however, may not be ready to be 12.5-point favorites against programs that are more established. St. Thomas will have a hard time covering the spread.
Green Bay at St. Thomas Score Prediction
Score Prediction: St. Thomas 70, Green Bay 60
NCAAB Pick: Green Bay +12.5 (-110)
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