Northern Iowa vs Omaha Prediction 12-13-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs Omaha Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 10th, at the McLeod Center. 

Omaha Looks for Second Win in a Row

Omaha is looking for their second win in a row after beating Sacramento State in the last game. Omaha gave up only 60 points and that was enough for the ten-point victory. Marquel Sutton put up 23 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Tony Osburn also had a strong game putting up 23 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Omaha on the season is averaging 70.5 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 289th in the league while the defense is ranked 258th. Marquell Sutton had a strong game putting up 17.2 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. After this game, Omaha will take on Iowa State, Cal Poly, North Dakota, North Dakota State, UMKC, and South Dakota State. 

What a win for Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa in the last game faced off Northern Illinois and it was a dominant game as they were able to secure the 101-57 victory. At halftime, they were up 56-28 and they never looked back on the way to the way to the victory. Northern Iowa on the season 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 65.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 176th in the league while the defense is ranked 47th in the league. Tytan Anderson is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 56.2 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Northern Iowa Will Beat Omaha

• Northern Iowa has won each of its last 10 night games at McLeod Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Omaha has lost each of its last five night games.
• Omaha has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.

Northern Iowa vs Omaha Prediction

Northern Iowa is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Northern Iowa, in the last game, scored 101 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Omaha’s defense is giving up 74.1 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Northern Iowa might not score 101 points in this game, but they are going to be the better offensive team in this game. Back Northern Iowa to win this game and cover the spread here.