NCAAB · November 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES @ MINN
Free LineCrush game report for ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES @ MINN on November 6, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
A rivalry renewed after nearly a century
St. Thomas and Minnesota meet for the first time since 1934; Minnesota leads the all-time series 6-1, and this is the Tommies’ first Big Ten matchup in their Division I era.
SourceFranks arrives off a breakthrough opener
Tim Franks scored a career-high 24 points, including six threes, in St. Thomas’ 87-78 win at Presbyterian; the Tommies shot 50% from three.
SourceMinnesota showed a balanced attack
Five Gophers scored in double figures in Minnesota’s 85-50 season-opening win over North Dakota, and they had 29 assists on 34 made baskets.
SourceBlue’s availability is a watch item
Kendall Blue’s status is unclear after the preview said he was injured before St. Thomas’ opener; he was also a preseason All-Summit League first-team selection.
SourceBjerke offers a proven perimeter option
Carter Bjerke, a preseason All-Summit League first-team selection, shot 44.9% from three last season.
SourcePick Ideas
Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.
Lean St. Thomas +14.5
Lean St. Thomas +14.5; DRatings projects Minnesota by about seven.
Lean under 150.5
Lean under 150.5; DRatings projects a combined score of about 147.5.
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