Oral Roberts vs Omaha Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oral Roberts vs Omaha prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are 6-21 (1-11) this season after they lost to South Dakota State by a score of 87-69 in their last game. Oral Roberts trailed 36-29 at halftime and they allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Golden Eagles shot 40% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 93% on free throws in the game. Ty Harper led Oral Roberts with 25 points and five assists, while Luke Gray added 12 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Oral Roberts defeated Kansas City by a score of 69-60, but lost to St. Thomas by a score of 92-75 before that. The Golden Eagles have scored 71.7 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.8 points against per game this season. Ty Harper is averaging 15.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Ofri Naveh is averaging 12.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Golden Eagles. Oral Roberts is shooting 41.5% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 31.1% on three pointers this season. 

Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview

The Omaha Mavericks are 14-14 (7-6) this year after they defeated Denver by a score of 83-76 in their last game. Omaha led 49-38 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-34 in the second half in the win. The Mavericks shot 54% from the field, 58% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Lance Waddles led Omaha with 21 points and three rebounds, while Paul Djobet added 16 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Omaha defeated St. Thomas by a score of 98-94, but lost to North Dakota State by a score of 92-84 before that. The Mavericks have scored 77.7 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Paul Djobet is averaging 19.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Lance Waddles is averaging 13.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Mavericks. Omaha is shooting 47.3% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Oral Roberts has lost 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won each of Omaha’s last four games.
• Omaha has won the first half in 20 of its last 23 games at Baxter Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Omaha’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Four of Oral Roberts’ last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.

Oral Roberts vs Omaha Prediction 

Omaha comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they will be at home here. The Mavericks are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in four of their last five games. Oral Roberts is just 1-11 in conference play this season and they have allowed 87+ points in three of their last four games. Take Omaha at home here, as they should have no issues scoring into the 80’s.

David Racey's Pick: Omaha -9.5