South Dakota vs Omaha Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Omaha is a -5.5 point favorite vs South Dakota
  • Total (Over/Under): 165.5 points
  • South Dakota / Omaha TV channel: CBSSN

The South Dakota Coyotes visit Denny Sanford Premier Center to take on the Omaha Mavericks on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Sioux Falls, SD, USA.

Omaha is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The South Dakota vs. Omaha Over/Under is 165.5 total points.

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South Dakota vs. Omaha Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota+5.5 -115O 165.5 -110+170
Omaha -5.5 -105U 165.5 -110-210

South Dakota vs Omaha Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Dakota will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota vs Omaha Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Omaha will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • South Dakota have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Omaha has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+15.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Omaha has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+13.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Omaha have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Omaha have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Omaha has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+5.81 Units / 16% ROI)

South Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota has a 16-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 12.23% ROI).

  • 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 6.55% ROI
  • 21-8 when betting the Over for +12.25 Units / 38.46% ROI
  • 8-21 when betting the Under for -15.1 Units / -47.26% ROI

Omaha Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Omaha has a 21-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+11.1 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.5 Units / 29.7% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

South Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has 28.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

South Dakota has a 44% free throw rate (896 free throw attempts/2,038 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

South Dakota has 28.0 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 20.5

South Dakota has attempted 896 free throws this season — most among Summit Teams

Omaha Offensive Stats & Trends:

Omaha averaged 10.0 assists per game (311 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Omaha has a 38% free throw rate (1,370 free throw attempts/3,629 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 33%

Omaha is shooting 37% from three (265/725) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Omaha averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 8.5

South Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota averaged 3.6 steals per game (111 steals/31 games) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

South Dakota has 241 steals this season — most among Summit Teams

South Dakota has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,528 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.0

South Dakota averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (798 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Omaha Defensive Stats & Trends:

Omaha averaged 6.3 steals per game (194 steals/31 games) last season — tied for best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.6

Omaha has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (766 rebounds/32 games) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Omaha has averaged 5.9 steals per game (189 steals/32 games) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Omaha has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,514 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.0


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