UMKC vs. Omaha betting: College basketball preview for February 19

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The Omaha Mavericks (16-12, 10-3 Summit League) are slight underdogs (by 2.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the UMKC Kangaroos (11-16, 3-9 Summit League) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The point total is 145.5 for the matchup.

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UMKC Cover -2.5 vs Omaha -108

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UMKC vs. Omaha betting lines

  • UMKC moneyline odds to win: -151
  • Omaha moneyline odds to win: +125
  • Spread: UMKC (-2.5)
  • Total: 145.5

UMKC statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, UMKC has a better record against the spread (6-3-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (4-8-0).
  • The Kangaroos have exceeded the total in five of nine home games (55.6%), compared to three of 12 road games (25%).
  • UMKC has played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 4-1, compared to going 0-3 in road games.

Recent trends

  • The Kangaroos have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 68.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.8 points fewer than the 74.0 they’ve scored this season.
  • UMKC’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (72.5) is 5.0 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (67.5).
  • The Kangaroos’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.5% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 9.1 makes and 34.1%.

UMKC betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-15-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-6 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.3 (262nd in nation) 43.5 (163rd) 33.3 (112th) 27.8 (26th) 12.6 (264th) 10.8 (130th)

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Omaha statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Omaha has had better results away (11-4-0) than at home (5-4-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over less frequently at home (five of nine, 55.6%) than on the road (nine of 15, 60%).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Mavericks have won a higher percentage of games at home (4-2) than on the road (4-8).

Recent trends

  • The Mavericks are tallying 83.9 points per contest in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 76.7.
  • While Omaha is surrendering 76.1 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 80.0 points per contest.
  • The Mavericks are sinking 8.8 threes per contest with a 41.1% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.4 and 36.9%.

Omaha betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 17-9-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 11-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 10-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 13-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-11-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-11 (Home: 4-2; Away: 4-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (113th in nation) 46.2 (316th) 31.7 (201st) 29.1 (65th) 13.1 (224th) 10.9 (139th)
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