Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Baxter Arena Wednesday as the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks look to beat the odds vs the Drake Bulldogs in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Drake Bulldogs opened as -1-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Drake Bulldogs vs Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks currently sport a 0-7 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-4 ATS. The Drake Bulldogs are 4-1 and 2-0-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks produce a 3-4 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Drake Bulldogs have gone 2-1 against the totals betting line.
The Mavericks - Bulldogs odds would favor the Bulldogs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Nebraska-Omaha is rated No. 245 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Drake is at No. 235.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Nebraska-Omaha's No. 128 nationally ranked offense (77.43 points per game) against a Drake Bulldogs defense that sits as the No. 174 at 73.8 PPG. The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks have been averaging 44.17% from the field, less than the Bulldogs have managed so far this season (45.86% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago State was victimized by Reed Timmer for 32 points as the Bulldogs defeated the Cougars 79-67 in college hoops action on Sunday.
Nebraska-Omaha suffered a 75-73 loss against Jackson State on Saturday, getting 22 points from Zach Jackson in a losing effort at The Arena at NW Florida St.
Next Betting Matchups
Drake at Wyoming, Saturday, December 2nd
Nebraska-Omaha at Washington, Sunday, December 3rd