Omaha Mavericks vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Panthers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Northern Iowa is favored by -15 vs. Omaha.

OMAHA MAVERICKS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +15

This game will be played at McLeod Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.
• Even though we have Northern Iowa winning straight-up, we like Omaha at +15.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Mavericks Lock in a Win at Cedar Falls?

Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games

The Mavericks improved to 3-7 on the season with a 70-60 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, Omaha not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Omaha led 38-27 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 130 fell under the O/U line of 137.5.

Omaha put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 34.8% of their threes, hitting 8 of 23 attempts, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 8 for 8.

Marquel Sutton led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jacob Holt and Tony Osburn each added 15 points, with Holt hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Omaha’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to 60 points on 35% shooting. They gave up 8 two-pointers on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Omaha allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws (76%).

Will the Panthers Defense Show Up at Home?

Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game

Northern Iowa improved to 4-4 on the season with a dominant 101-57 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday. Playing at home, the Panthers entered the game as -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

Northern Iowa took control early, leading 56-28 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Huskies 45-29.

Northern Iowa’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points on 62.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.2%, thanks to 71.9% shooting on two-pointers and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes.

Jacob Hutson led the way with 22 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from deep. Ben Schwieger added 20 points, knocking down all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 83.3% from the field.

Despite Northern Iowa’s defensive struggles, allowing 57 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the offensive end. The Panthers gave up 62% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 35 of 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, Northern Iowa allowed 71% shooting, with 23 of 32 two-point shots falling. From three-point range, their opponents connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also sent them to the line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 72% rate.