North Dakota State Bison vs Omaha Mavericks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Omaha vs North Dakota State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fargo.

Omaha vs North Dakota State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Mavericks and Bison game? Catch the action at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and North Dakota State is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Omaha.

Omaha vs. North Dakota State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Omaha Mavericks at North Dakota State Bison
Where: Fargo at Scheels Center
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds NDKST -11.5, NEOM +442 | NDKST -633 O/U 148.5

Mavericks Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Mavericks?

Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games

Omaha improved to 5-9 on the season with a 95-85 road win over North Dakota on Thursday. The Mavericks entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but came away with the victory, covering the spread in the process.

Omaha led 45-34 at halftime and added 50 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 51 points after the break. The total points for the game reached 180, well over the pre-game O/U line of 150.5.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Omaha's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 57.1% shooting performance from the field. They hit 50% from three-point range, knocking down 10 of 20 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%.

Marquel Sutton led the way with 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep. Mier Panoam added 24 points and 5 assists, while JJ White hit both of his three-point attempts and finished with 12 points and 6 assists.

Mavericks Team Defense

Omaha's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 62% shooting, as the other team hit 18 of 29 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Omaha's defense held their opponents to 28%, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 for 73%. Omaha gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Bison Preview: Are North Dakota State Ready for a Home Win?

North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games

The Bison dropped to 8-5 after an 89-85 home loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Thursday, January 2nd. North Dakota State entered the game as -3 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

North Dakota State trailed 41-39 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 48. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.

Bison Offense Breakdown

North Dakota State put up 85 points in their latest game, hitting 42.6% from the field and 40.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, shooting 83.3% (20/24). The Bison also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.

Jacksen Moni led the way with 25 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6), adding 4 assists. Miles Barnstable contributed 20 points, while Brennan Watkins and Drake Dobbs each added 18, with Dobbs hitting 4 of 5 threes. Kendall Blue also connected on 4 threes, and Noah Feddersen chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Jacari White struggled, shooting just 2 of 13 from the field.

Bison Team Defense

Despite North Dakota State's efforts, they gave up 89 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Bison allowed 13 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, North Dakota State's defense conceded 13 three-pointers on 32 attempts, with their opponents hitting 40% of their threes. The Bison also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws for an 83% success rate.

Mavericks vs Bison Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Omaha has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 68 points per game.
Across their last five home contests, North Dakota State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 80 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bison have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.