Denver vs Omaha Prediction 2/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Denver vs Omaha prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 15th at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Denver Pioneers Betting Preview

The Denver Pioneers are 13-14 (6-6) this year after they defeated South Dakota State by a score of 79-61 in their last game. Denver led 36-25 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Pioneers shot 48% from the field, 52% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Carson Johnson led Denver with 23 points and five assists, while Jeremiah Burke added 18 points and 12 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Denver defeated North Dakota by a score of 98-79 and North Dakota State by a score of 78-71. The Pioneers have scored 83.5 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.7 points against per game this season. Carson Johnson is averaging 19.6 points and 2.9 assists per game, while Jeremiah Burke is averaging 15.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Pioneers. Denver is shooting 48.4% from the field, 77.3% on free throws, and 38.4% on three pointers this year. 

Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview

The Omaha Mavericks are 13-14 (6-6) this season after they defeated St. Thomas by a score of 98-94 in their last game. Omaha led 47-42 at halftime, but they were outscored 52-51 in the second half in the win. The Mavericks shot 53% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 89% on free throws in the game. Grant Stubblefield led Omaha with 22 points and seven assists, while Ja’Sean Glover added 22 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Omaha lost to North Dakota State by a score of 92-84 and North Dakota by a score of 76-73. The Mavericks have scored 77.5 points per game with 34.9 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Paul Djobet is averaging 19.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, while Tony Osburn is averaging 13.1 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Mavericks. Omaha is shooting 47.0% from the field, 73.0% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Denver has lost 24 of its last 26 road day games against the Summit League.
• Omaha has won 18 of its last 22 games at Baxter Arena.
• Denver has lost the first half in 23 of its last 27 road day games against the Summit League.

Why the Denver Pioneers will win

• Denver has won four of its last five games.
• Omaha has lost four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Denver’s last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
• Eight of Omaha’s last nine home day games against the Summit League have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.

Denver vs Omaha Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with identical records on the season, but Omaha will be at home. The Mavericks are shooting 47% from the field, but they have allowed 82+ points in three of their last four games. Denver has won three games in a row and they have scored at least 78 points in four straight. We should see plenty of scoring in this matchup and I think either team can win, so I will take the points with Denver here.

David Racey's Pick: Denver +2.5