Omaha Mavericks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
Betting on today’s Mavericks and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on PEAC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Minnesota as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
OMAHA MAVERICKS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +20.5
This game will be played at Williams Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.
- Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like Omaha at +20.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Omaha Grab a Win on the Road?
Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games
Omaha started their season with a 79-76 road win over Stetson on Thursday, November 7th. The Mavericks were +5 point underdogs going in, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Omaha led 48-41 at halftime but were outscored 35-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.
Omaha put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 for 84.6%.
Marquel Sutton led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 41.7% overall and 28.6% from three. Jamie Phillips Jr. added 18 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and finishing with 5 assists.
Omaha’s defense gave up 76 points in this one, as the opposing team shot 47% from the field, connecting on 29 of their 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 58% of their two-point shots, going 20/34.
From three-point range, the opposition shot 33%, making 9 of their 27 attempts. Omaha sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 9, shooting 50%. The Mavericks allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win at Home?
Minnesota opened their season with an 80-57 win over Oral Roberts on Wednesday. The Golden Gophers were -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 146-point O/U line.
After leading 38-24 at halftime, Minnesota added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The Gophers’ defense was solid, holding Oral Roberts to 57 points overall.
Minnesota’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points and shooting 57.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.2%, thanks in part to their 61.1% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 18 attempts.
Dawson Garcia led the way, scoring 30 points in just 23 minutes, shooting 78.6% from the field and 80% from three-point range (4/5). Parker Fox was perfect from the field, going 6/6 for 13 points.
Even with Minnesota allowing 57% shooting, their defense held the other team to 57 points. The Golden Gophers gave up 30 field goals, including 11 threes, with the opposing team shooting 61% from beyond the arc.
From the free-throw line, Minnesota’s opponent struggled, hitting just 9 of 17 attempts, or 52%. The Golden Gophers also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.