Omaha Mavericks at Denver Pioneers ATS Prediction 01/18/20

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The Denver Pioneers (4-15, 0-5 Summit) welcome the Omaha Mavericks (10-9, 3-1 Summit) to Magness Arena. The Pioneers will attempt to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Omaha Mavericks vs. Denver Pioneers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Pioneers fell to the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 86-80, while the Mavericks were defeated by the South Dakota Coyotes, 91-81.

Omaha held South Dakota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 21.6) while Denver had a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 17.9). Jase Townsend had a good outing for Denver, finishing with 28 points and six rebounds. KJ Robinson, meanwhile played a key role for Omaha with 20 points and five rebounds.

The Mavericks dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Omaha won 86-76. The Mavericks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pioneers. Omaha had a rate of 8.7, while Denver posted a mark of 13.8. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Denver could struggle to create turnovers. Omaha ranks 117th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while Denver forces the 240th-most turnovers (18.8 percent).

Omaha at Denver ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Omaha ranks 131st in rebounds per game (36.5) while Denver ranks 237th (32.9).
  • The Mavericks rank 258th in three pointers attempted per game (17.2) while the Pioneers rank 274th (15.8).
  • The Pioneers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Mavericks rank 111th (3.7).
  • Omaha ranks 159th in assists per game (12.7) while Denver ranks 232nd (10.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 8.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average).