It will be a meeting between two great offenses when the Omaha Mavericks (14-9, 8-2 Summit) clash with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (20-6, 10-1 Summit) at Baxter Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Omaha Mavericks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Mavericks defeated the South Dakota Coyotes 107-102, while the Jackrabbits had no trouble getting past the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 80-55.
South Dakota State played a flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.250) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 23.4). For those same stats, North Dakota was 0.103 and 14.3, respectively. The Mavericks, meanwhile, held the Coyotes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 22.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.617 (above their season average of 0.175). Omaha’s Zach Jackson had a solid performance, finishing with 27 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Mike Daum was a key piece for South Dakota State with 29 points and 20 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Daum led the Jackrabbits to an 83-73 victory. He notched a double-double with 33 points and 16 rebounds. South Dakota State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.613 vs. 0.500). Omaha, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 18.2).
The Jackrabbits’ Daum has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 30 points,15.0 rebounds,1.6 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Mitch Hahn has averaged 16 points,9.6 rebounds during that same time frame for the Mavericks.
This showdown figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s top offenses battle. Omaha ranks 37th with 113.1 points per 100 possessions and South Dakota State is ninth (117.1).
South Dakota State at Omaha Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.5) while Omaha ranks 261st (31.7).
- The Mavericks rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Jackrabbits rank 80th (5.9).
- The Mavericks rank 121st in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Jackrabbits rank 289th in three pointers allowed per game (30.4).
- South Dakota State averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. Omaha ranks 190th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
- The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 1.8 for the season.
