The North Dakota State Bison (14-13, 8-5 Summit) close out their home schedule at Scheels Center against the Omaha Mavericks (17-9, 11-2 Summit). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Omaha Mavericks vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bison lost a close one to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 78-77, while the Mavericks were victorious over the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 77-63.
Omaha dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 12.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.595 (above their season average of 0.554). For those same stats, Western Illinois was 11.3 and 0.483, respectively. North Dakota State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 13.7). North Dakota State was lifted by Vinnie Shahid, who finished with 19 points. Zach Jackson led the way for Omaha, contributing 21 points.
In their first matchup this year, Matt Pile led the Mavericks to a 90-77 victory. He registered a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Mavericks’ 9.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bison, who had a rate of 13.8.
The Mavericks’ Jackson has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 20 points,5.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Shahid has averaged 22 points,4.2 assists,1.4 steals during that same time frame for the Bison.
North Dakota State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Bison rank 43rd in effective field goal percentage (0.545), while Omaha ranks 341st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.555). Also, the Mavericks rank second in turnover percentage (14.0 percent), while the Bison rank 344th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.3 percent).
Omaha Mavericks vs. North Dakota State Bison ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Omaha ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Mavericks rank 265th in rebounds per game (32.0) while the Bison rank 273rd (31.6).
- The Bison rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Mavericks rank 81st (3.1).
- Omaha is 12th in the nation with 4.8 steals allowed per game while North Dakota State is 42nd with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (7.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
- The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 2.3 for the season.
