Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Omaha Mavericks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Mavericks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on Summ, and it’s hosted by the Mavericks at Baxter Arena in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! Abilene Christian comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 143 points.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS OMAHA MAVERICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +2.5
This game will be played at Baxter Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mavericks.
- Not only will Omaha pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Abilene Christian Win on the Road?
Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats dropped to 0-3 on the season after an 85-59 loss to Montana State on Tuesday. Abilene Christian went into the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 144, going over the O/U line of 141.5.
Abilene Christian struggled defensively, allowing 47 points in the first half, and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 29 points in the second half while giving up 38.
Abilene Christian struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit only 3 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 16.7% from three-point range.
Inside the arc, they were more effective, shooting 52.5% on two-point attempts. Max Agbonkpolo and Jabe Mullins both contributed 14 points, with Agbonkpolo hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, while Mullins connected on 2 of 3 from deep and dished out 7 assists.
Abilene Christian’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 17 threes on 26 attempts, a 65% shooting performance.
On the free-throw line, Abilene Christian’s opponent went 10/13, hitting 76% of their shots. The Wildcats did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 5 in the game.
Can the Mavericks Secure a Win at Home?
Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games
Omaha picked up a 65-59 road win over Lamar on Sunday. The Mavericks, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Omaha led 33-26 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 124 fell well below the O/U line of 151.
Omaha’s offense struggled inside the arc in their last game, hitting just 24.2% of their two-point attempts. However, they found success from deep, connecting on 52.2% of their threes, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 35.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. The Mavericks also hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.
Tony Osburn led the way with 23 points, hitting 5-of-9 from three-point range. Alexis Marmolejos added 15 points, shooting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, while Ja’Sean Glover contributed 14 points, making 3-of-5 threes. Marquel Sutton struggled from the field, shooting 4-of-14, but grabbed a team-high 9 rebounds.
Omaha’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, allowing only 9 two-point field goals on 29 attempts (31%).
From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 45%, making 11 of 24 three-point attempts. Omaha sent them to the line 11 times, where they hit 8 free throws (72%). The Mavericks also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up 8 offensive rebounds.