| MATCHUP | Nebraska Omaha Mavericks | BYU Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Where | Marriott Center, Provo, UT | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Omaha vs BYU Prediction
I’ll just stick with BYU. The Cougars posted a pretty solid opening-game win on Monday versus Ohio State. In that one BYU shot a smooth 54 percent from the field with 46 percent (11-of-24) from outside and 78 percent (21-of-27) from the line. BYU was competitive on the boards (a 33-32 deficit) and had just eight turnovers along the way. Ohio State kept themselves in it with a nice performance at the line (95 percent on 18-of-19) and shot well themselves (49 percent) so there may be a few things for the Cougars to catch up on defensively in the early-going.
As for Omaha, they were able to get past a pesky Mid-American Christian team at home in their opener on Monday, but it wasn’t the prettiest game in the world. The Mavs shot just 58 percent (18-of-31) from the line and coughed up 15 turnovers, which kept the game a bit closer than it should have been. Still, the shooting from the floor was good (46 percent) and Omaha owned the boards 42-29. Needless to say, the competition really kicks up in game two.
Game Info, Stats and Previews
The Omaha Mavericks and the BYU Cougars meet Friday in college basketball action from Mariott Center. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Omaha vs BYU prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best Omaha vs BYU pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview
Last year the Mavericks put up a middling campaign, going 16-17 overall with an 8-8 run in the Summit League. Omaha landed behind North Dakota State, St. Thomas, North Dakota and South Dakota with that result. The Mavs would beat South Dakota in the Summit League Tournament ahead of a loss to North Dakota State that ended their campaign for good.
In their first action of the 2026-27 season, Omaha took on Mid-America Christian at Baxter Arena this week. The Mavericks were able to power out a 73-65 win in front of almost 1,500 attendees. leading the charge was Cahmai Crosby with 21 points, four rebounds and three assists during the victory effort. Jonny Jordan came off the bench to chip in 13 points with three boards and two assists for the Mavericks as well.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
Over on the BYU side, they had a pretty solid run overall last year at 23-12. The Cougars got lost in a talented Big 12 though, going just 9-9 in those games. BYU managed to beat Kansas State and West Virginia in the Big 12 Tournament before a loss to Houston. In the NCAA Tournament, the Cougars lost to Texas in the First Round by a score of 79-71.
This week the Cougars played Ohio State in their opener. In the Monday matchup at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, BYU managed to get a win 94-83 in front of over 10,000 fans. The Cougars were led by Robert Wright with 35 points and five assists alongside a nice 11-of-12 from the free throw line. Tyler Betsey added 15 points and seven boards, while Collin Chandler had 15 points and four rebounds in the win.
Omaha Mavericks @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: November 6, 2026
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 23 night games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.
Why the Omaha Mavericks will win
- Omaha has won five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
- Omaha has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.