South Dakota vs Nebraska Omaha Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Dakota Coyotes and Omaha Mavericks meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Baxter Arena. Here’s a South Dakota vs Nebraska Omaha Prediction. This article will include a South Dakota vs Nebraska Omaha Pick.

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota Coyotes lost to North Dakota, beat Kansas City, and they play St. Thomas next. South Dakota has split its last 10 games.

The South Dakota Coyotes are averaging 87.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 87.6 points on 50.7 percent shooting. Isaac Bruns is averaging 20.8 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Cameron Fens is averaging 12.8 points and 8.1 rebounds. Jordan Crawford is the third double-digit scorer, and Uzziah Buntyn is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The South Dakota Coyotes are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Dakota Coyotes are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.

Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview

The Omaha Mavericks lost to North Dakota State, beat Oral Roberts, and they play Kansas City next. Omaha has lost 4 of its last 6 games.

The Omaha Mavericks are averaging 76.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Paul Djobet is averaging 18.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Lance Waddles is averaging 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tony Osburn is the third double-digit scorer and Ja’Sean Glover is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Omaha Mavericks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Omaha Mavericks are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• South Dakota has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Omaha has won seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
• Omaha has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against the Summit League at Baxter Arena.

Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win

• South Dakota has won three of its last four games following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last four night games between South Dakota and Omaha have produced a total of 175+ points.
• Each of South Dakota’s last four night games against the Summit League have produced a total of 169+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Dakota ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.7).
• South Dakota ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.5).

South Dakota vs Nebraska Omaha Prediction

South Dakota has had no success on the road this season and just doesn’t play a lick of defense. That’s not ideal when going up against an efficient Omaha side. Omaha has covered its last 3 games, and that includes a nice road upset over Oral Roberts. Nebraska Omaha should have a field day offensively in this matchup. I’ll lay the points with the home team.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Nebraska Omaha -5.5