Omaha Mavericks vs Denver Pioneers Prediction, 1/31/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Omaha Mavericks vs Denver Pioneers

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location: Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO

TV: ESPN+

The Omaha Mavericks (11-12) are en route to Hamilton Gymnasium on Saturday where they will play the Denver Pioneers (10-13).

The Omaha Mavericks played South Dakota State and notched a win by a score of 80-71 in their last contest. Omaha ended the contest having earned a 47.5% FG percentage (28 out of 59) and made 6 of 24 shots from beyond the perimeter. From the free throw line, the Mavericks buried 18 of their 22 tries for a rate of 81.8%. In regard to hauling in rebounds, they collected 32 with 6 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 11 dimes in this contest while forcing the other team into 12 turnovers and having 8 steals. Concerning defending, Omaha allowed the other team to shoot 39.3% from the field on 24 of 61 shooting. South Dakota State distributed 10 dimes and had 5 steals for this contest. In addition, South Dakota State collected 37 rebounds (12 offensive, 25 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. South Dakota State walked away from this one shooting 72.0% from the free throw line by converting 18 of 25 tries. They also buried 5 out of their 26 attempts from three-point range. In regard to personal fouls, the Mavericks finished with 19 and South Dakota State totaled 18 personal fouls.

Paul Djobet is a guy who was a major factor in this matchup. He racked up 16 points on 5 out of 12 shooting. He played 31 minutes and snagged 10 rebounds. He finished 41.7% from the floor and also dished out 3 assists.

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Omaha comes into this matchup with a record of 11-12 so far this season. They are averaging 76.3 points per game (193rd in Division 1) while hitting 46.8% from the field. The Mavericks are shooting 35.0% on shots from 3-point land (194 of 554) and 72.2% from the charity stripe. As a team, Omaha is grabbing 34.5 boards per contest and has accumulated 313 dimes this year, which ranks 130th in Division 1 in terms of passing the ball. They turn it over 11.8 times per contest and as a group they are committing 16.5 personal fouls per contest.

When they are on defense, the Mavericks are able to force 10.8 turnovers every game and they draw 17.3 personal fouls. They are ranked 327th in college in giving up assists to the opposition with 336 relinquished on the season. The Mavericks defense is allowing a FG percentage of 44.1% (603 of 1,367) and they surrender 33.7 rebounds per contest as a squad. They are conceding 31.9% from 3-point land while they are 233rd in D-1 in opponents points per game (75.6).

The last time they took the court, the Denver Pioneers walked away with a victory by a final of 69-61 when they faced UMKC. The Pioneers corralled 30 defensive boards and 18 offensive rebounds for a total of 48 for this game. They gave up possession of the ball 9 times, while earning 5 steals for the matchup. UMKC committed 20 personal fouls in this game which got the Pioneers to the free throw line for a total of 19 shots. They were able to convert 14 of the free throws for a percentage of 73.7%. In relation to three-point attempts, Denver buried 5 of their 20 attempts (25.0%). In all, the Pioneers went 25 out of 68 from the field which gave them a rate of 36.8%. The Pioneers permitted UMKC to make 24 out of their 63 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 38.1% for the game. They finished shooting 20.0% from 3-point land by connecting on 5 out of 25 and walked away from this one shooting 8 out of 16 at the charity stripe (50.0%). Concerning how they attacked the glass, Denver permitted UMKC to snag 32 in all (7 on the offensive side).

Carson Johnson was important for the Pioneers in the game. He made 8 out of 18 in the game for a field goal percentage of 44.4%, and accounted for 1 rebound. He earned 22 points in his 39 minutes on the hardwood, but left the arena with no assists.

Denver has a record of 10-13 so far this season. When it comes to offense, the Pioneers are shooting 48.1% from the field, which is 48th in the nation. Denver has accounted for 1,918 pts so far this year (83.4 per game) and they pull in 33.8 boards per game. They are dishing out assists 11.4 times per game (337th in D-1) and they turn the ball over 10.5 times per game. The Pioneers commit 17.3 fouls every game and they connect on 77.0% from the charity stripe.

The Pioneers on the defensive side of the court are 353rd in D-1 in points allowed per game with 84.2. They have forced 9.4 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 49.2% from the field (357th in the country). The Denver defense gives up 38.3% on 3-point attempts (210 of 549) and opponents are knocking down 67.7% of their free throw shots. They concede 13.5 assists and 34.7 total boards per game, which ranks them 186th and 197th in college hoops.

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Tony Sink's Pick: Take Omaha

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