A 12-game home winning streak is on the line for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (17-8, 8-2 Summit) when they square off with the Omaha Mavericks (12-12, 5-4 Summit) at Frost Arena. The game gets underway at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Omaha Mavericks vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Jackrabbits were victorious over the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 71-61, while the Mavericks fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 86-78.
South Dakota State played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.220) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 (above their season average of 30.5). For those same stats, Western Illinois recorded marks of 0.077 and 20.0, respectively. Omaha, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 6.6 (better than their season average of 15.9). South Dakota State received a boost from Douglas Wilson, who finished with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, KJ Robinson played a pivotal role for Omaha with 20 points.
In their first matchup this season, Matt Pile led the Mavericks to an 81-78 win. He recorded 18 points and nine rebounds. The Mavericks’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Jackrabbits, who had a mark of 16.0.
South Dakota State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Jackrabbits rank 25th in offensive efficiency, while Omaha ranks 331st in defensive efficiency. Also, the Mavericks rank 267th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.201), while the Jackrabbits rank 31st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.170).
Omaha Mavericks vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Omaha ranks 216th (14.6).
- The Mavericks rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Jackrabbits rank 110th (6.4).
- Omaha ranks 108th in blocks per game (3.3) while South Dakota State ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Jackrabbits average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. The Mavericks rank 191st in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- South Dakota State ranks 179th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Omaha ranks 264th (18.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 7.4 for the season.
