The Omaha Mavericks (3-3) will travel to James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (5-1). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Omaha Mavericks at Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Cyclones defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 87-57, while the Mavericks beat the Montana State Bobcats 89-65.
The Mavericks had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.702 (above their season average of 0.519) and had a better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 18.1). Meanwhile, Iowa State dominated every facet of their game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 15.8) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 30.6). For those same stats, San Diego State was 15.8 and 22.2, respectively. Iowa State received a boost from Michael Jacobson, who finished with 19 points and eight rebounds. Zach Jackson had a good game for Omaha, recording 33 points.
Omaha might have a tough time creating turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Iowa State ranks 71st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Omaha has forced the 77th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent). Also, the Mavericks rank 335th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.189), while the Cyclones rank 34th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
Omaha Mavericks at Iowa State Cyclones Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Iowa State ranks 90th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Omaha ranks 272nd (33.3).
- The Cyclones average 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. The Mavericks rank 263rd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- Omaha ranks 161st in steals per game (6.1) while Iowa State ranks 241st (5.3).
- The Cyclones rank 60th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Mavericks rank 229th (2.6).
- Omaha ranks 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Iowa State ranks 307th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
