The Denver Pioneers (8-21, 3-12 Summit) welcome the Omaha Mavericks (18-10, 12-3 Summit) to Magness Arena as the regular season comes to a close. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Omaha Mavericks vs. Denver Pioneers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Pioneers won big over the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 74-46, while the Mavericks were beaten by the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 84-80.
Denver dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 17.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.3 (above their season average of 26.5). For those same stats, Western Illinois was 22.8 and 20.0, respectively. Omaha, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 3.8 (better than their season average of 12.4). Denver’s Joe Rosga played well, finishing with 19 points and six rebounds. Omaha received a boost from Mitch Hahn, who recorded 35 points.
In their first matchup this season, JT Gibson led the Mavericks to a 91-84 win. He produced 22 points. Omaha’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Denver. The Mavericks had a rate of 0.190, while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.069.
Denver may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Pioneers rank 288th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while Omaha ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.196). Also, the Mavericks rank 35th in offensive efficiency (113.2), while the Pioneers rank 337th in defensive efficiency (111.8).
Omaha at Denver Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Omaha averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 140th in the NCAA. Denver ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Pioneers rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Mavericks rank 94th (3.2).
- Omaha ranks 151st in assists per game (13.1) while Denver ranks 190th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Mavericks rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Pioneers rank 88th (5.9).
- Denver ranks 171st in rebounds per game (34.7) while Omaha ranks 247th (32.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
