Western Illinois vs Omaha Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2023, 11:38 AM
  • Western Illinois (14-9) are -1.5 point favorites vs Omaha (7-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
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The Western Illinois Leathernecks (14-9) visit Baxter Arena to take on the Omaha Mavericks (7-17) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 3:05pm EST in Omaha.

Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Western Illinois vs. Omaha Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Western Illinois vs. Omaha Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois-1.5 -105O 145.5 -115-115
Omaha +1.5 -115U 145.5 -105-105

Western Illinois vs Omaha Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this game with 54.6% confidence.

Western Illinois vs Omaha Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Illinois will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Illinois and Omaha, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 away games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Omaha has hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+12.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Omaha have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Omaha have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 41 games (+9.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Omaha has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 47 games (+7.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Omaha has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+6.95 Units / 33% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has gone 11-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 19.78% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.54% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -0.95 Units / -4.33% ROI

Omaha Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Omaha has gone 13-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 7.91% ROI).

  • 6-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.4 Units / -28.26% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.25% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -20.95% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Western Illinois is shooting 33% from three (435/1,327) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (317 assists/ 250 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Western Illinois has averaged 1.29 points per shot (1,700 points/1,320 shots) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Omaha Offensive Stats & Trends:

Omaha has made 5.6 three-pointers per game this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Omaha has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (183 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Omaha is shooting 34% from three (134/389) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

Omaha is shooting 45% (607/1,343) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 5.8 steals per game (133 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Western Illinois has 133 steals this season — 5th fewest among Summit Teams

Western Illinois has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,350 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Western Illinois has averaged 6.0 steals per game (332 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.3

Omaha Defensive Stats & Trends:

Omaha has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Omaha has averaged 5.7 steals per game (136 steals/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Omaha has 136 steals this season — 4th most among Summit Teams

Omaha has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (206/560) this season — tied for 23rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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