Omaha Mavericks vs South Dakota Coyotes

This NCAAB matchup features Omaha Mavericks (15-15 (10-4)) traveling to take on South Dakota Coyotes (15-15 (11-5)) at Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, SD. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, South Dakota averages 80.0 points per game, which exceeds what the Omaha defense typically allows (77.3 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. Meanwhile, Omaha scores 77.8 PPG but faces a South Dakota defense that limits opponents to 80.7 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and South Dakota will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 2.0-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from South Dakota winning by 15 to losing by 11. The market has this game at +1.5, but our model sees value on South Dakota with a 3.5-point edge. Our line: South Dakota -2.0. Combined with the total projection of 158 versus the market line of 156.5, there are opportunities to find value on both sides of this matchup.

South Dakota enters at 15-15 (11-5), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. Omaha sits at 15-15 (10-4) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.