North Dakota State vs Nebraska Omaha Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The North Dakota State Bison are visiting the Omaha Mavericks on Saturday, February 8th at the Baxter Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a North Dakota State Bison vs Omaha Mavericks Prediction. We will examine:

The Omaha Mavericks’ recent form and player performance

The North Dakota State Bison’s recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Omaha Mavericks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the North Dakota State Bison

Recent betting trends in games played between the North Dakota State Bison and Omaha Mavericks

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the North Dakota State Bison vs Omaha Mavericks game

Omaha Mavericks Preview

The Omaha Mavericks have a 15-10 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Summit League. Omaha is coming off an 80-77 win over North Dakota. The Mavericks are 16-7 against the spread, and 12-11 in over/under, while having an 8-2 home record. 

Offensively, Omaha is averaging 75.8 points per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.6 points per game (246th). The Mavericks shoot 45.5% from the field (148th) and 36.1% from beyond the arc (77th). The Mavericks shoot 71.6% from the free-throw line (191st) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (203rd).

Marquel Sutton leads Omaha in scoring with an average of 17.6 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds, while JJ White adds 13 points and a team-high 3.3 assists per game.

North Dakota State Bison Preview

The North Dakota State Bison have a 17-8 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the Summit League. The Bison are coming off a 78-72 win over Kansas City. The Bison are 13-9 against the spread, and 15-7 in over/under, while having a 7-4 road record.

Offensively, North Dakota State is averaging 80.7 points per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.8 points per game (225th). The Bison shoot 47.8% from the field (49th) and 40.1% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the nation. The Bison shoot 76.8% from the free-throw line (35th), and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (195th).

Jacksen Moni leads North Dakota State in scoring with an average of 20 points, 5.4 rebounds, and a team-high 3.6 assists, while Jacari White adds 15.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Omaha has won each of its last seven home games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last 10 games between North Dakota State and Omaha.

Why the North Dakota State Bison will win

• Omaha has lost seven of its last eight day games against the Summit League at Baxter Arena.
• North Dakota State has won 10 of its last 12 games against Omaha.
• North Dakota State has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Omaha’s last four day games against the Summit League have produced a total of 160+ points.
• Twenty-five of North Dakota State’s last 31 road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• North Dakota State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.0).

North Dakota State Bison vs Omaha Mavericks Prediction

North Dakota State is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against Omaha, but Omaha is 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Omaha won 85-80 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this North Dakota State Bison vs Omaha Mavericks Prediction, North Dakota State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. North Dakota State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been dominating Omaha in recent years. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 7-3 to the over in their last 10 games combined. Their previous meeting this season had also gone over the total, and I expect more of the same today. Take the over.