The Omaha Mavericks (2-10) are expected to continue a six-game losing streak when they visit the South Dakota Coyotes (6-6) as 8.5-point underdogs at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The matchup airs on ESP3. The matchup’s point total is set at 143.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 143.5 | -108 | -113 | -435 | 325 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (-8.5) | Under (143.5) | South Dakota 76 Omaha 67 |
Total Facts
- In five of 12 games (41.7%) this year, the Coyotes and their opponents have combined for this matchup’s over/under of 143.5 points.
- Omaha has combined with its opponents to score more than 143.5 points in five of 12 games (41.7%) this season.
- The Coyotes and the Mavericks combine to average 11.1 less points per game than the total of 143.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.1 more points per game (146.6) than this game’s total of 143.5 points.
- The average over/under the Coyotes have had set in games this season is 4.3 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
- The average point total for the Mavericks this season is 3.8 points lower than this game’s over/under.
South Dakota Betting Information
- The Coyotes have struggled somewhat against the spread this season, posting a 4-6-1 record.
- South Dakota has been reliable for the over this season, combining with opponents to hit the total in 5 of 11 games for a 45.5% rate.
Omaha Betting Information
- Omaha has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its outings, going 4-7 ATS.
- Omaha and its opponents have hit the over in fewer than half of their matchups this year — 4 of 11 (36.4%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2020 | South Dakota | -1 | 153.5 | -116 | -107 | Regular Season | 81-80 SDAK |
| 1/11/2020 | South Dakota | -3 | 148.5 | -159 | +130 | Regular Season | 91-81 SDAK |
| 2/7/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 107-102 OMAHA |
| 1/20/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 75-68 OMAHA |
South Dakota Leaders
- The Coyotes leader in points and rebounds is Stanley Umude, who scores 19.3 points and pulls down 7.4 boards per game.
- A.J. Plitzuweit is the Coyotes best passer, distributing 3.9 assists per game while scoring 15.4 PPG.
- Plitzuweit makes more threes per game than any other member of the Coyotes, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.6 per contest.
- Plitzuweit and Brady Heiman lead South Dakota on the defensive end, with Plitzuweit leading the team in steals averaging 1.0 per game and Heiman in blocks averaging 1.1 per contest.
Omaha Leaders
- Marlon Ruffin scores 13.3 points per game to be the top scorer for the Mavericks.
- The Mavericks’ leader in rebounds is Matt Pile with 8.4 per outing, and their leader in assists is Ayo Akinwole with 2.6 per game.
- Ruffin is reliable from distance and leads the Mavericks with 1.4 made threes per game.
- The Mavericks’ leader in steals is Akinwole with 1.0 per game, and Pile is their leader in blocks with 0.7 per game.
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