Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks will go to the free throw line vs South Dakota Coyotes on Thursday, hoping to boost its 7-6 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks before tip-off in this one found them as 2.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks vs South Dakota Coyotes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Dakota Coyotes currently sport a 9-6 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 9-3 ATS. The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are 7-6 and 5-7 ATS. Betting totals have seen the South Dakota Coyotes produce a 4-7-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks have gone 7-5 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the South Dakota Coyotes rated this week at No. 200 and the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks sitting at No. 260.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Nebraska-Omaha is ranked No. 130 in NCAA basketball at 37.31 per game. Contrast that with South Dakota's No. 46 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, South Dakota is the No. 215-ranked team in the country at 6.27 per game, while Nebraska-Omaha rates No. 95 at 8.15 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nebraska-Omaha suffered a 94-75 loss against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, getting 18 points from Tre'Shawn Thurman in a losing effort at Petersen Events Center.
The Coyotes were hammered by Gonzaga on Wednesday, losing by a 102-65 final at McCarthey Athletic Center in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Nebraska-Omaha at North Dakota State, Saturday, December 31st
South Dakota at South Dakota State, Saturday, December 31st