- Matchup: Omaha Mavericks vs Denver Pioneers
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Hamilton Gymnasium, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Omaha Mavericks (11-12) will travel to Hamilton Gymnasium to challenge the Denver Pioneers (10-13).
In their previous matchup, the Omaha Mavericks defeated South Dakota State with a final score of 80-71. The Mavericks achieved a shooting percentage of 47.5%, hitting 28 of their 59 attempts, including 6 of 24 from beyond the arc. At the foul line, Omaha converted 18 out of 22 for a success rate of 81.8%. They secured a total of 32 rebounds, including 6 of those on the offensive end. Furthermore, the team recorded 11 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and making 8 steals. On defense, Omaha allowed South Dakota State to shoot 39.3%, hitting 24 of 61 attempts. The Jackrabbits assisted on 10 baskets and made 5 steals. They collected 37 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, but did not register any blocks. South Dakota State shot 72.0% from the free throw line, making 18 of 25 attempts, and completed 5 of 26 three-point attempts. The Mavericks committed 19 personal fouls, while the Jackrabbits totaled 18.
A key player for Omaha in this contest was Paul Djobet, who scored 16 points on 5 of 12 shooting, played 31 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and provided 3 assists, shooting at 41.7% from the field.
The Mavericks are entering this game with an overall record of 11-12 for the current season. Offensively, they average 76.3 points per game, ranking 193rd in Division 1, with a shooting percentage of 46.8%. Omaha also boasts a 35.0% success rate from three-point territory (194 of 554) and 72.2% at the free throw line. The team averages 34.5 rebounds while accumulating 313 assists this season, ranking them 130th in Division 1. They commit an average of 11.8 turnovers and 16.5 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Mavericks force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while drawing 17.3 personal fouls. They rank 327th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 336 this season. Opponents shoot 44.1% (603 of 1,367) as Omaha permits an average of 33.7 rebounds per game. Their three-point defense is strong, allowing teams to shoot 31.9%, while they currently rank 233rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 75.6.
In their last outing, the Denver Pioneers secured a win with a score of 69-61 against UMKC. The Pioneers collected 30 defensive rebounds and 18 offensive boards, totaling 48 for the game. They turned the ball over 9 times and made 5 steals during the match. UMKC was called for 20 personal fouls, allowing Denver to attempt 19 free throws, converting 14 of them at a rate of 73.7%. The Pioneers had a shooting percentage of 36.8%, making 25 out of 68 shots. On the defensive end, they allowed UMKC to score on 24 of 63 attempts, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 38.1%. UMKC struggled from three-point range as well, connecting on only 5 of 25 attempts (20.0%). Denver managed 8 out of 16 at the foul line, or 50%. They allowed UMKC to retrieve 32 rebounds in total, including 7 on the offensive end.
Carson Johnson played a pivotal role for the Pioneers, scoring 22 points with a field goal percentage of 44.4%, hitting 8 of 18 shots in 39 minutes, adding just 1 rebound without any assists.
Currently, the Pioneers hold a record of 10-13 this season. Offensively, they shoot an impressive 48.1% from the field, ranking 48th nationally. Denver has amassed 1,918 points this season, averaging 83.4 points per game, and they collect 33.8 rebounds per game. Their assists average is low, at just 11.4 per game (337th in Division 1), while they turn the ball over 10.5 times per game. The Pioneers commit an average of 17.3 personal fouls and perform well at the free-throw line with a success rate of 77.0%.
On the defensive side, the Pioneers rank 353rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game, averaging 84.2. They force an average of 9.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field (357th in the nation). Denver’s opponents convert 38.3% of their three-point attempts and shoot 67.7% from the charity stripe. The Pioneers allow 13.5 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking 186th and 197th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Bet on Omaha
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