Omaha Mavericks vs South Dakota Coyotes Picks and Predictions for Friday March 6 2026
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The Omaha Mavericks take on the South Dakota Coyotes in the Summit League Championship Quarterfinal on Friday March 6, 2026 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM and the game will be broadcast on Midco Sports Net. The current spread lists Omaha as a +1 underdog, while at the time of this writing the moneyline and total were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insight from across the college basketball slate.
Mavericks Looking to Bounce Back in the Tournament
Omaha enters the Summit League Tournament with a 15-16 overall record and an 8-8 mark in conference play. The Mavericks have been inconsistent recently as they recently lost to St. Thomas, recently lost to South Dakota, recently won over Oral Roberts, recently won over Denver, and recently won over St. Thomas.
Offensively, Omaha averages 76.8 points per game while allowing 77.0 points per contest. The Mavericks shoot 47% from the field while averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game.
One of the strengths for Omaha has been their efficiency shooting the basketball. Their 47% field goal percentage shows they are capable of converting scoring opportunities when they find good looks. However, maintaining defensive consistency has been a challenge, particularly against teams that can push the pace.
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Coyotes Hoping to Continue Strong Offensive Play
South Dakota enters the Summit League Tournament with a 16-15 overall record and an identical 8-8 conference mark. The Coyotes have had mixed results recently as they recently won over South Dakota State, recently won over Omaha, recently lost to Oral Roberts, recently lost to Denver, and recently lost to North Dakota.
The Coyotes average 80.2 points per game while allowing 80.3 points per contest. South Dakota shoots 46% from the field while averaging 34.2 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game.
Offensively, South Dakota has shown the ability to score at a high level when their shots are falling. Their scoring average is one of the higher marks in the conference, but defensive consistency has been a challenge as they allow over 80 points per game.
Omaha vs South Dakota Pick
Omaha vs South Dakota Pick
- Omaha +1
Omaha enters this matchup as a slight underdog, but they have shown the ability to compete with teams in the Summit League when their offense is clicking. While South Dakota did defeat Omaha recently, tournament games can often come down to execution and shot selection. With Omaha shooting the ball efficiently this season, they have a good opportunity to keep this game close and potentially pull off the upset.
Omaha vs South Dakota Total Pick
- Take the over if the total is set at 155
Both teams average well over 75 points per game and have defensive numbers that allow opponents to score as well. South Dakota allows more than 80 points per game, and Omaha has also been involved in several higher scoring contests throughout the season. Because of that, I would lean toward the over if the total lands near this range.
Final Score Prediction: Omaha 82, South Dakota 80
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