South Dakota vs Nebraska-Omaha Prediction Basketball Picks 12-31-23

The Omaha Mavericks and South Dakota Coyotes face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Omaha vs South Dakota prediction.

Can Nebraska Omaha Pick up Big Win?

Nebraska Omaha have been a bit inconsistent this season, but this is a great chance for them to pick up a victory. In the last game against Denver, the offense scored 80 points, but the defense gave up 95 points and they ended up winning by 15 points. Frankie Fidler had a strong game putting up 32 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Nebraska Omaha on the season is averaging 72.8 points while their defense is giving up 71.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 189th and they are going to need to the defense to be better here. Frankie Fidler is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. 

South Dakota Played Well in the Last Game

South Dakota sits with an 8-6 record overall and they looked good in the last game against North Dakota. The offense scored 75 points and they ended up winning by nine points. Kaleb Stewart was the star of the show and he put up 33 points, one rebound and zero assists. Stewart is going to need to have a big game here to really put the pressure on the defense of Omaha. South Dakota on the season is averaging 78. 9 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. Stewart on the season is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 47.6 percent from the field. 

Omaha vs South Dakota Betting Prediction

Omaha’s defense has struggled this season and the offense hasn’t been able to overcome it. South Dakota’s offense is averaging 78.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Omaha’s offense isn’t awful but they aren’t going to run up the score and that is going to be the difference here as South Dakota is going to get the job done. Back South Dakota against the spread.