The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (9-13, 3-6 Summit) will be at Baxter Arena to square off against the Omaha Mavericks (12-9, 6-2 Summit) in a Summit matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Omaha Mavericks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Mavericks were beaten by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 83-73, while the Fighting Hawks won a close one over the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 74-73.
The Fighting Hawks held the Leathernecks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below the 26.6 mark opponents have averaged against North Dakota this season) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.454 (below their season average of 0.513). Omaha, on the other hand, forced South Dakota State into a turnover percentage of 18.2 (above their season average of 15.1). Omaha rallied around Mitch Hahn, who finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Cortez Seales, meanwhile led the way for North Dakota, recording 17 points and 15 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Matt Pile led the Mavericks to a 92-91 victory. He notched a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Omaha had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 25.0). North Dakota, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.530).
The sweet-shooting offense of Omaha will clash against the mid-tier defense of North Dakota. The Mavericks rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while the Fighting Hawks are 159th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.497). The Mavericks figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Omaha Mavericks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Omaha ranks 237th (25.8).
- The Fighting Hawks rank 214th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Mavericks rank 286th (31.5).
- North Dakota averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 118th in the nation. Omaha ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Mavericks rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Fighting Hawks rank 148th (7.0).
- North Dakota ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Omaha ranks 83rd (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Fighting Hawks have scored an average of 53.8 points per game (14.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (8.0 below their season average).
- The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 0.9 for the season.
