A nine-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the 15th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (9-1) when they welcome the Omaha Mavericks (5-6) to McKale Memorial Center. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Omaha Mavericks vs. Arizona Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Wildcats fell to the 18th-ranked Baylor Bears, 63-58, while the Mavericks were defeated by the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 73-65.
Omaha forced Northern Arizona into a turnover percentage of 21.4 (above their season average of 14.9) while Arizona did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (28-34; 82.4 percent). Arizona was lifted by Nico Mannion, who finished with 15 points and five assists. Matt Pile, meanwhile had a good game for Omaha, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
There’s a decent chance that Omaha struggles to create turnovers. Arizona ranks 62nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Omaha forces the 49th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent).
Omaha Mavericks at Arizona Wildcats Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 87th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while Omaha ranks 246th (25.0).
- The Wildcats rank 113th in assists per game (16.9) while the Mavericks rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- Omaha ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Arizona ranks 21st (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 19.6 for the season.
