North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Omaha Mavericks ATS Prediction 03/09/19

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The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (12-17, 6-10 Summit) go head-to-head against the Omaha Mavericks (19-10, 13-3 Summit) in the Summit League Conference Tourney at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Omaha Mavericks Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Mavericks were victorious over the Denver Pioneers, 86-76, while the Fighting Hawks were beaten by the South Dakota Coyotes, 78-63.

Omaha played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 12.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.568 (above their season average of 0.551). For those same stats, Denver put up marks of 13.8 and 0.483, respectively. North Dakota, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 22.9). Omaha received a boost from JT Gibson, who had 22 points and five assists. Conner Avants was a key piece for North Dakota with 12 points and nine rebounds.

It could be a tough matchup for Omaha on the offensive glass. The Mavericks rank 298th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while North Dakota ranks 36th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Omaha Mavericks Free Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Dakota ranks 54th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Omaha ranks 262nd (26.3).
  • The Fighting Hawks rank 141st in assists per game (13.4) while the Mavericks rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
  • North Dakota ranks 215th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Omaha ranks 256th (32.4).
  • The Mavericks rank third in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Fighting Hawks rank 170th (7.1).
  • North Dakota ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Omaha ranks 94th (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Fighting Hawks have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
  • The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 2.5 for the season.