College Basketball Betting - Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Western Illinois Leathernecks Odds

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

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Western Illinois Leathernecks were listed as 5.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Western Illinois Leathernecks have watched them go 11-11 and 9-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are at 7-17 and 9-12-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are 9-12-1, while the Western Illinois Leathernecks have a 10-7 mark.

The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks sit at No. 310 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Western Illinois Leathernecks sit at No. 335 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Nebraska-Omaha has the nation's No. 71-rated offensive output, at 77.5 PPG. The visiting Western Illinois Leathernecks defense ranks No. 96 allowing on average 69.86 PPG. The Mavericks FG% has averaged 46.36% so far, less than the Nebraska-Omaha Leathernecks marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.53% per game.