Nebraska Omaha vs UMKC Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today
UMKC (10-7) vs. Nebraska Omaha (8-9)
January 8, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nebraska Omaha +1.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The UM Kansas City Roos and Omaha Mavericks meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Baxter Arena. Here’s a Nebraska Omaha vs UMKC Prediction. This article will include a Nebraska Omaha vs UMKC Pick.
UM Kansas City Roos Betting Preview
The UM Kansas City Roos beat Oral Roberts and South Dakota, and they play North Dakota State, North Dakota, and South Dakota State next. The UM Kansas City Roos are averaging 77.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.6 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jamar Brown is averaging 16.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Anderson Kopp is averaging 12.7 points and 2.5 assists. Jayson Petty is the third double-digit scorer and Cameron Faas is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The UM Kansas City Roos are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The UM Kansas City Roos are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview
The Omaha Mavericks beat North Dakota and North Dakota State, and they play South Dakota State, Denver, and St. Thomas next. The Omaha Mavericks are averaging 72.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Marquel Sutton is averaging 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Tony Osburn is averaging 11.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. JJ White is dishing 2.5 assists and Lance Waddles is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Omaha Mavericks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The Omaha Mavericks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Omaha Mavericks will win
- Omaha has won each of its last four games.
- Kansas City has lost each of its last five Wednesday games.
- The home team has won the first half in five of Omaha’s last six games.
Why the Kansas City Roos will win
- Kansas City has won each of its last six games.
- Kansas City has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against the Summit League.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas City ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.1).
- Kansas City ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.5%).
Nebraska Omaha vs UMKC Injury Report
Neither Nebraska Omaha nor UMKC have a player listed on its injury report.
Nebraska Omaha vs UMKC Prediction
The UM Kansas City Roos are probably the more talented team and already have a couple of road wins. It’s hard to step in front of UMKC with six straight wins and covers. However, the Omaha Mavericks are coming off four straight wins, which include massive road upsets over North Dakota and North Dakota State. Omaha has to be feeling great coming back home and should be up for this game against a solid program covering to town. Omaha is 11-4 ATS on the season. There are only 13 teams with double-digit covers this season. Give me the buckets with the Mavs at home.
