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St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Kansas City Roos Picks and Predictions – Saturday, February 14, 2026
St. Thomas (MN) hits the road to face Kansas City at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The market is treating this like a mismatch, with the Tommies laying a big number and Kansas City priced as a sizable home underdog.
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In games with spreads north of 10 points, the handicap usually comes down to two questions: can the favorite build and protect separation without giving the underdog easy runs, and can the underdog stay connected long enough for the points to matter late. With a total of 152.5, oddsmakers are also expecting a game with enough possessions to create volatility—great for a favorite cover if they’re efficient, but also a setup where back doors can open if the underdog keeps firing.
St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Kansas City Roos Odds
These are the current betting lines for this matchup. For any late movement, keep an eye on the latest college basketball odds leading into tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas (MN) Tommies | -1100 | -13.5 (-115) | O/U 152.5 (-110) |
| Kansas City Roos | +675 | +13.5 (-105) | O/U 152.5 (-110) |
St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Betting Form
St. Thomas is priced like the superior team, and the betting focus is whether the Tommies can play a clean road game. Laying -13.5 is not about simply being better—it’s about avoiding the mistakes that keep underdogs alive: empty possessions, foul spikes, and live-ball turnovers that turn into quick points the other way.
For St. Thomas backers, the “cover indicators” are straightforward:
- Ball security: limit giveaways that create Kansas City transition chances
- Defensive rebounding: finish possessions and prevent second-chance swings
- Consistent pace control: avoid getting baited into sloppy, rushed offense on the road
Before placing a bet, check availability and rotation stability via the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies injury report and review recent performance context on the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies team page. With a number this big, one missing contributor can matter a lot—especially if it affects primary ball-handling or interior depth.
Kansas City Roos Betting Form
Kansas City’s path to covering +13.5 starts with staying composed. As a big underdog, the Roos don’t need to “win” long stretches. They need to avoid the one disastrous segment where turnovers pile up and the favorite strings together an 11–2 run that flips the entire spread equation.
Key angles for Kansas City bettors:
- Take care of the ball: live-ball turnovers are how favorites cover big numbers easily
- Compete on the glass: extra possessions are how underdogs shorten scoring gaps
- Make St. Thomas defend: getting to the rim and the line helps avoid long droughts
As always, confirm there aren’t late availability changes that would swing their ability to keep this game competitive by checking the Kansas City Roos injury report and scanning recent trends on the Kansas City Roos team page.
St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Kansas City Roos Matchup Breakdown
This spread suggests St. Thomas is expected to dictate the terms. The way Kansas City can disrupt that is by turning the game into a possession battle where every empty trip matters.
Turnovers and transition: If St. Thomas is loose with the ball, Kansas City can generate quick points and keep the margin from ballooning. If St. Thomas protects possessions, the Tommies can gradually squeeze Kansas City with consistent half-court execution and push the lead into the danger zone for Roos backers.
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Rebounding and extra chances: Big spreads often come down to shot volume. If Kansas City is giving up second looks and not generating any of its own, it becomes hard to keep the score within 13.5. If the Roos can steal 4–6 extra possessions through offensive rebounds and hustle plays, the underdog ticket becomes much more live.
Late-game dynamics: A common big-spread script is St. Thomas leading by 17–20 late, then the underdog hitting a couple quick threes while the favorite goes into clock mode. That’s the back door, and it’s always a real factor when totals are in the 150s and possessions remain plentiful.
St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Kansas City Roos Predictions and Best Bets
My best bet is Kansas City +13.5 (-105).
The number is large enough that Kansas City doesn’t need to play a perfect game to cover—just a functional one. In these road-favorite spots, the underdog often has value because a favorite can dominate for long stretches and still win by 10–12 if the pace slows late or if bench minutes show up in the final four minutes.
If you prefer a safer approach, St. Thomas on the moneyline at -1100 is the “they just win” wager, but you’re paying a premium for limited upside. The more attractive pricing is taking the points with the home dog and letting the spread do the work.
On the total at 152.5, it’s a secondary angle. If Kansas City covers, it can happen in either a higher-tempo, higher-scoring game (back door and quick scoring runs) or a more controlled game where St. Thomas never fully separates. I’d rather prioritize the side.
Best Bet: Kansas City Roos +13.5 (-105).
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To compare this matchup with the rest of the slate, track today’s college basketball picks and monitor movement on the college basketball odds page.
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