Denver vs Nebraska Omaha Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Denver Pioneers are visiting the Omaha Mavericks on Saturday, February 1st at the Baxter Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Denver Pioneers vs Omaha Mavericks Prediction. We will examine:

The Omaha Mavericks’ recent form and player performance

The Denver Pioneers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Omaha Mavericks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Denver Pioneers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Denver Pioneers and Omaha Mavericks

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Denver Pioneers vs Omaha Mavericks game

Omaha Mavericks Preview

The Omaha Mavericks have a 13-10 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Summit League. Omaha is coming off an 87-91 loss to South Dakota. The Mavericks are 16-5 against the spread, and 11-10 in over/under while having a 6-2 home record. 

Offensively, Omaha is averaging 75.5 points per game, which ranks 161st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.7 points per game (273rd). The Mavericks shoot 45.3% from the field (158th) and 36.4% from beyond the arc (66th). The Mavericks shoot 70.7% from the free-throw line (221st) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (190th).

Marquel Sutton leads Omaha in scoring with an average of 17.4 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds, while JJ White adds 12 points and a team-high 3.1 assists per game.

Denver Pioneers Preview

The Denver Pioneers have an 8-15 record this season and are sitting in the 8th place in the Summit League. The Pioneers are coming off a 69-68 win over Kansas City. The Pioneers are 10-10 against the spread, and 9-11 in over/under, while they have a 2-9 road record.

Offensively, Denver is averaging 72.7 points per game, which ranks 231st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 79.2 points per game (336th). The Pioneers shoot 44.2% from the field (217th) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (130th). The Pioneers shoot 73.2% from the free throw line (136th) and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game (353rd).

Nicholas Shogbonyo leads Denver in scoring this season, with an average of 13.6 points and 4.5 rebounds, while DeAndre Craig adds 12.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a team-high 3.1 assists per game.

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Omaha has won nine of its last 10 games.
• Denver has lost 16 of its last 17 Saturday night games.
• Omaha has won the first half in each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Denver Pioneers will win

• The road team has won the first half in three of Omaha’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Denver’s last five games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Sixteen of the last 20 games between Denver and Omaha have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Denver ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.9).
• Denver ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.7).

Denver Pioneers vs Omaha Mavericks Head-to-Head

Omaha is 6-4 in their last 10 meetings against Denver, but Denver is 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 6-4 in their last 100 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Omaha won 80-62 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Denver Pioneers Omaha Mavericks Prediction

In this Denver Pioneers Omaha Mavericks Prediction, Omaha is coming as -10.5 home favorites. Omaha is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season and are facing a Denver team that is struggling on the road. the Mavericks are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 8-1 against the spread, while the Pioneers are 2-8 in their last 10 games. Take the better team in better form, take the Omaha Mavericks, and lay the points at home.