The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-6) travel to Baxter Arena to go head-to-head against the Omaha Mavericks (7-8). The Jackrabbits will try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak, while the Mavericks look to extend their six-game home winning streak. The game gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Omaha Mavericks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Mavericks were victorious over the Montana Grizzlies 87-82, while the Jackrabbits dismantled the Idaho Vandals 85-57.
South Dakota State played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.3 (below their season average of 33.1). For those same stats, Idaho was 22.5 and 15.0, respectively. The Mavericks, meanwhile, made 30 of their 42 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 26.5). Omaha’s Matt Pile had a solid performance, contributing 13 points and 16 rebounds. South Dakota State, meanwhile, was lifted by Matt Dentlinger, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Mavericks won 85-84. Omaha had a much better turnover percentage (6.2 vs. 15.0). South Dakota State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Points at the line might be rare for Omaha in this contest. The Mavericks currently rank 270th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while South Dakota State ranks 79th in FTA rate allowed (0.177).
South Dakota State at Omaha Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Omaha ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Jackrabbits rank 115th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Mavericks rank 245th (16.7).
- South Dakota State ranks 104th in assists per game (13.5) while Omaha ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
- The Mavericks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.8, up from 4.3 for the season.
