The Omaha Mavericks (12-8, 6-1 Summit) visit South Dakota State to take on the Jackrabbits (16-6, 6-1 Summit) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Omaha Mavericks vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Free Prediction
The last time the Mavericks played, they defeated the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 85-79. The Mavericks held the Mastodons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.3) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 13.7). Omaha was lifted by Mitch Hahn, who contributed 23 points and 15 rebounds.
The Jackrabbits had no trouble getting past the North Dakota State Bison in their last game, 87-69. South Dakota State’s 0.627 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over North Dakota State, who had a mark of 0.492. The Jackrabbits’ mark was above their season average of 0.587. Mike Daum was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Jackrabbits won both games against the Mavericks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, South Dakota State won 80-60. The Jackrabbits had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 15.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.515 vs. 0.410).
The productive offense of South Dakota State (ninth in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 117.2) will clash against the porous defense of Omaha (318th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 109.5). The Jackrabbits figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Mavericks rank 11th in turnover percentage (15.1 percent), while the Jackrabbits rank 319th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.5 percent).
Omaha at South Dakota State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Dakota State ranks 46th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Omaha ranks 257th (31.4).
The Mavericks average 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 123rd in the country. The Jackrabbits rank 269th in three pointers allowed per game (30.8).
South Dakota State ranks 76th in assists per game (14.8) while Omaha ranks 178th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
The Mavericks rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Jackrabbits rank 80th (5.9).
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The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 1.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jackrabbits have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
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