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North Dakota vs. Omaha prediction: Nebraska-Omaha favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/8/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get North Dakota vs Omaha predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Omaha will face North Dakota in men's college basketball action at Baxter Arena on Thursday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Nebraska-Omaha as the most likely winner of the North Dakota vs. Omaha game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Dakota vs. Omaha prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between North Dakota and Omaha 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Nebraska-Omaha a 75% chance of beating North Dakota. Our predicted final score has Nebraska-Omaha winning 76-69.
According to our model, Nebraska-Omaha (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
North Dakota vs. Omaha odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Dakota | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +235 | -275 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Dakota vs. Omaha picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 -6.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Nebraska-Omaha | -275 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Nebraska-Omaha -6.5 at the spread.
North Dakota vs. Omaha game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Omaha and North Dakota at Baxter Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Dakota vs. Nebraska-Omaha
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Baxter Arena
Conclusion
We predict Nebraska-Omaha, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat North Dakota on Thursday.
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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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