The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) take on the Omaha Mavericks (1-2) at the Coors Events Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Omaha Mavericks vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction
The Mavericks are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-66 loss to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in their last contest. Converting at the free throw line was one of Northern Arizona’s biggest strengths. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Mavericks were just 5-10 (50.0 percent). Zach Jackson was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the Buffaloes’ previous game, they dismantled the Drake Bulldogs, 100-71. The Buffaloes had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.194) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 18.2). Namon Wright was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Dating back to last season, Omaha has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (33rd in possessions per game), while Colorado has been more half-court-oriented (163rd in possessions per game).
Omaha Mavericks at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Omaha ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.1) while Colorado ranks 259th (7.3).
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