St. Thomas brings a distinct home-court advantage to this matchup, boasting a perfect 5-0 record at Schoenecker Arena this season. Their defensive strength stands out as they allow only 107 points per game, ranking 4th in the NBA, which could stifle Western Michigan's offensive efforts. St. Thomas has proven capable of outscoring opponents, averaging 77.9 points per game against Western Michigan’s defense, which allows 69.8 points per contest. Adding to their edge, the Tommies dominated the Broncos in their only previous meeting, winning convincingly 65-51. Western Michigan faces additional challenges, as this is their first true road game of the season, and they’ve lost five of their last six games, indicating struggles away from home. St. Thomas also holds momentum with a five-game home win streak and has covered as double-digit favorites before this season. Given these factors, taking St. Thomas -11.5 looks like a strong play in this matchup.