Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks in NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Western Illinois Leathernecks pay a visit to Baxter Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks as -9-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Western Illinois Leathernecks have watched them go 6-10 and 4-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are at 9-9 and 8-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are 9-8, while the Western Illinois Leathernecks have a 8-4 mark.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 215-rated Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks and the No. 184-ranked Western Illinois Leathernecks, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Nebraska-Omaha has the nation's No. 35-rated offensive output, at 81.61 PPG. The visiting Western Illinois Leathernecks defense ranks No. 168 allowing on average 72.75 PPG. The Mavericks FG% has averaged 44.1% so far, less than the Nebraska-Omaha Leathernecks marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.26% per game.