The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Omaha Mavericks start the new season at Williams Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Minnesota opened as a 15-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 158.5 points.
Omaha Mavericks at Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Prediction
Minnesota did not reach the tournament following a 15-17 regular season campaign last season. Omaha also was unable make the tournament following a 9-22 regular season campaign.
Although the Mavericks struggled winning games straight up last season (9-22), they had a phenomenal record against the spread (17-11-2). Just over half of Omaha’s games finished over the projected point total.
The Golden Gophers, on the other hand, were 15-17 SU and 19-13 ATS last season. In accordance with Omaha, games including Minnesota went over the O/U total 59.4 percent of the time.
Minnesota could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. In the 2017-18 season, Minnesota ranked 24th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Omaha forced the 37th-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent). Also, the Mavericks, who ranked 330th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.191), could struggle to get to the line against the Golden Gophers, who ranked 36th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
Omaha vs. Minnesota Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Minnesota averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. Omaha ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
The Golden Gophers rank 20th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Mavericks rank 207th (2.7).
Minnesota ranks 100th in assists per game (14.6) while Omaha ranks 254th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
The Mavericks rank 136th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Golden Gophers rank 234th (19.7).
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