The North Dakota State Bison (16-7, 7-2 Summit) will be at Baxter Arena to go head-to-head with the Omaha Mavericks (12-11, 5-3 Summit) in a Summit matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Omaha Mavericks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Mavericks lost a winnable game to the South Dakota Coyotes, 81-80, while the Bison beat the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 71-60.
North Dakota State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.294 (above their season average of 0.242) and a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 13.6). Purdue Fort Wayne was 0.098 and 17.8, respectively, for those same stats. Omaha, on the other hand, held South Dakota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 21.3). Matt Pile fueled Omaha with 19 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, North Dakota State was lifted by Vinnie Shahid, who had 22 points and six rebounds.
The Mavericks held the advantage in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last game, North Dakota State won 73-63. One of North Dakota State’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-15 (86.7 percent), while the Mavericks were just 7-11 (63.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Omaha could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. The Mavericks currently rank 278th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while North Dakota State ranks 50th in FTA rate allowed (0.180). Moreover, the Bison rank 51st in offensive efficiency (109.6), while the Mavericks rank 329th in defensive efficiency (108.1).
North Dakota State Bison at Omaha Mavericks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Omaha ranks 253rd (18.1).
- The Bison are 16th in the nation with 4.9 steals allowed per game while the Mavericks are 58th with 5.7 steals allowed per game.
- The Bison rank seventh in assists allowed per game (9.4) while the Mavericks rank 217th (14.7).
- North Dakota State ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Omaha ranks 173rd (36.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 8.4 for the season.
