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Denver vs Nebraska-Omaha Predictions

Game time: December 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Baxter Arena — Omaha, NE

Article updated Dec 29, 1:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Denver Pioneers are on the road playing the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks at the Baxter Arena stadium on Friday, 12/29/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Denver is the betting favorite

Game outlook

The Denver Pioneers are on the road playing the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks at the Baxter Arena stadium on Friday, 12/29/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Denver is the betting favorite opening at -1 and the line hasn't moved.

Pioneers vs Mavericks Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Mavericks to win tonight's game by 12 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks to cover the 1 point spread and the total to go over 155.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Denver 73 to Nebraska-Omaha 85

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Denver Pioneers and Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

53% of SportsJaw players predict Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 53%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be DENVR 78.75, NEBOM 76.75.

OddsShark 's prediction is Nebraska-Omaha will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.

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Denver Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 156, Denver is ranked #34 in offense (scoring an average of 83.46 per game), #303 in defense (allowing an average of 76.54 points to be scored against them per game) and are 8-5 (5-4-1 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Pioneers hit an average of 44.25% of their field goals (ranked #209) and 75.85% of their free throws (ranked #41) and makes an average of 35.05% of their three pointers ranked #119 in the NCAAB). They average 39.38 rebounds per game (ranked # 71) and average 13.23 offensive assists and 9.15 turnovers per game (ranked # 207 and 8 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Denver allows an average of 43.99% field goals (ranked #246) and 70.51% free throws (ranked #179 in the NCAAB) The Pioneers allow an average of 32.76% of the three pointers (ranked #191) and averages 37.31 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 37.31) Finally, the Pioneers average 13.54 defensive assists and 10.46 turnovers per game (ranked # 256 and 330 respectively).

Nebraska-Omaha Key Betting Stats

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks has a power ranking of 327 and are #245 for offense (scoring an average of 72.23 per game), #141 for defense (giving up an average of 69.54 points per game) and 6-7 (5-4 ATS) overall. Denver went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Nebraska-Omaha.

For offense, the Mavericks hit an average of 43.84% of their field goals (ranked #236) and 72.30% of their free throws (ranked #138) and makes an average of 32.82% of their three pointers (ranked #213 in the NCAAB). They average 34.38 rebounds per game (ranked # 269) and average 10.00 offensive assists and 11.54 turnovers per game (ranked # 346) and 114 respectively).

On defense, Nebraska-Omaha allows an average of 43.33% field goals (ranked #207) and 77.68% free throws (ranked #357 in the NCAAB) The Mavericks allow an average of 32.57% of the three pointers (ranked #177) and averages 33.85 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 33.85) Finally, the Mavericks average 11.31 defensive assists and 12.77 turnovers per game (ranked # 84 and 184 respectively).

Betting Summary

Denver has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks to cover the 1 point spread and the total to go over 155.5 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Pioneers vs Mavericks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pioneers vs Mavericks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Denver Pioneers-118 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks-104 → -105Moved
  • Spread · Denver Pioneers-1 (-110) → -1 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks+1 (-110) → +1 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over157.5 (-110) → 155.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under157.5 (-110) → 155.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Denver Pioneers
2-5 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
1-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-29T06:35:29.677Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Denver Pioneers and Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-25Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 61 · Denver Pioneers 72
  • 2022-12-19Denver Pioneers 66 · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 83
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Denver Pioneers defeated Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 95-80

Denver Pioneers defeated Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 95-80 on December 29, 2023, a 15-point decision in the series. Denver Pioneers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 55-37. Against SportsJaw's recorded Denver Pioneers -1 (-110) spread, Denver Pioneers covered, while the 175 combined points finished over the recorded total of 155.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +1 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 157.25 (-110)Win
  • CovergirlTotal · Over 157.25 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Total · Over 157.25 (-110)Win
  • JwSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +1 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +1 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 156.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks +1 (-110)Loss