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Omaha vs. Kansas City prediction: Nebraska-Omaha favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Omaha vs Kansas City predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Kansas City and Omaha will meet in men's college basketball action at Swinney Recreation Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Nebraska-Omaha as the most likely winner of the Omaha vs. Kansas City game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Omaha vs. Kansas City prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Omaha and Kansas City 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Nebraska-Omaha a 64% chance of defeating Kansas City. Our predicted final score has Nebraska-Omaha winning 76-72.
According to our model, Nebraska-Omaha (-4.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Omaha vs. Kansas City odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Omaha | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-102) | +4.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -185 | +158 |
| Total | o148.5 (-105) | u148.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Omaha vs. Kansas City picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Nebraska-Omaha -4.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Nebraska-Omaha | -185 |
| Total | Over 148.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Nebraska-Omaha -4.5 at the spread.
Omaha vs. Kansas City game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Kansas City and Omaha at Swinney Recreation Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nebraska-Omaha vs. Kansas City
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Swinney Recreation Center
Conclusion
We predict Nebraska-Omaha, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Kansas City on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nebraska-Omaha vs. Kansas City insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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