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UMKC @ Nebraska Omaha

Current Records: UMKC 12-8; Nebraska Omaha 3-18

What to Know

The UMKC Kangaroos and the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks are set to square off in a Summit matchup at 8 p.m. ET Jan. 29 at Baxter Arena. The Kangaroos should still be feeling good after a victory, while Nebraska Omaha will be looking to regain their footing.

UMKC didn't have too much trouble with the Denver Pioneers on the road this past Thursday as they won 72-61.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks received a tough blow this past Thursday as they fell 100-88 to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.

UMKC is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Those who got lucky with them against the spread this past Thursday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

UMKC is now 12-8 while Nebraska Omaha sits at 3-18. Two stats to keep an eye on: The Kangaroos come into the contest boasting the 21st most takeaways per game in college basketball at 17.1. On the other end of the spectrum, the Mavericks are stumbling into the game with the 19th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 10.7 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against Nebraska Omaha.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Baxter Arena -- Omaha, Nebraska
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.11

Odds

The Kangaroos are a solid 6-point favorite against the Mavericks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Kangaroos as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

UMKC have won three out of their last five games against Nebraska Omaha.

  • Jan 10, 2022 - UMKC 64 vs. Nebraska Omaha 61
  • Feb 13, 2021 - UMKC 55 vs. Nebraska Omaha 47
  • Feb 12, 2021 - UMKC 62 vs. Nebraska Omaha 52
  • Dec 15, 2016 - Nebraska Omaha 80 vs. UMKC 75
  • Nov 17, 2015 - Nebraska Omaha 95 vs. UMKC 89