Omaha vs South Dakota State Prediction 1/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Omaha vs South Dakota State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 1st at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview

The Omaha Mavericks are 7-8 (0-0) this season after they lost to Oregon by a score of 80-57 in their last game. Omaha trailed 39-29 at halftime and allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Mavericks shot 37% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 47% on free throws in the game. Tony Osburn led Omaha with 18 points and three assists, while Brock Scholl added nine points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Omaha defeated Lamar by a score of 85-82 and a non-D1 team by a score of 105-58 before that. The Mavericks have scored 77.3 points per game with 34.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.5 points against per game this season. Lance Waddles is averaging 17.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Tony Osburn is averaging 14.8 points and 3.6 assists per game for the Mavericks. Omaha is shooting 46.6% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this season. 

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 7-8 (0-0) this year after they lost to Arizona by a score of 99-71 in their last game. South Dakota State trailed 51-35 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Jackrabbits shot 41% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Kalen Garry led South Dakota State with 20 points and four rebounds, while Jaden Jackson added 18 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Dakota State lost to Milwaukee by a score of 88-87 and Wyoming by a score of 87-72. The Jackrabbits have scored 74.7 points per game with 36.9 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.0 points against per game this season. Jaden Jackson is averaging 13.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Damon Wilkinson is averaging 12.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State is shooting 45.3% from the field, 68.0% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will win

• South Dakota State has won 29 of its last 30 home day games against the Summit League.
• Omaha has lost each of its last seven games at First Bank and Trust Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota State has won the first half in each of its last six games at First Bank and Trust Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Omaha has won each of its last six games against the Summit League.
• South Dakota State has lost each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Dakota State has lost the first half in each of its last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last four games between Omaha and South Dakota State have produced a total of 162+ points.
• Five of Omaha’s last six day games against the Summit League have produced a total of 159+ points.

Omaha vs South Dakota State Prediction 

South Dakota State comes into this contest looking to snap a three game losing streak, but they will be at home here. The Jackrabbits have allowed 87+ points in each of those losses and they are shooting 45% from the field. Omaha had their winning streak snapped against Oregon in their last game, but they are shooting 47% from the field and have scored at least 79 points in three of their last four. I think these teams are pretty evenly matched and with SDSU struggling to get stops, I am taking the points with Omaha.

David Racey's Pick: Omaha +9.5