Nebraska-Omaha vs Akron Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Omaha Mavericks visit James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio on Saturday to play the Akron Zips. Omaha dropped to 2-3 following its 79-73 loss to Southern Utah last Saturday. The leading scorer for Omaha in the loss was Lance Waddles with 20 points. Omaha shot 47.5% overall and above-average 46.2% from 3-point territory but were outrebounded by the Thunderbirds 42-36. Keep updated with College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Marquel Sutton is leading Omaha in scoring and rebounding with averages of 14.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while Lance Waddles is the leader in assists with an average of 2.6 per game. Omaha has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 74.0 points per game on 45.7% overall and 38.7% from 3-point territory.

The Akron Zips look to bounce back from the loss with a win on Saturday at home when hosting Omaha. The Zips are 1-2 following an 87-68 loss to the Saint Mary’s Gaels. The leading scorer for Akron was Josiah Harris with 16 points. Akron shot just 36.9% overall and 46.4% from 3-point territory. The Zips were outrebounded by the Gaels 55-26. 

Joisah Harris is leading Akron in scoring with an average of 14.5 points per game while James Okonkwo is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.7 and Isaiah Gray is the leader in assists with an average of 4.0 per game. Akron has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 77.0 points per game.

The Omaha Mavericks will pick up a victory on the road Saturday when visiting the Akron Zips. Omaha has covered the number in each of its first four games with a betting line. Omaha is scoring an average of 74.0 points per day while shooting 45.7% overall. The Mavericks excel from long distance, hitting 38.7% of their attempts from 3-point territory. Final Score Prediction, Omaha Mavericks win and cover ATS 85-69.