Nebraska Omaha Mavericks vs Northern Illinois Huskies Point Spread Picks

Northern Illinois has been a bottom feeder in the MAC. They don't get too many opportunities to match up with a team that is physically smaller and less talented than, but they will get that opportunity at home tonight. Nebraska, Omaha is certainly not a household name. Last year they lost to St. Mary's of Kansas at home by 10 points , and squeaked past Benedictine by just 4 also at home. Despite what Northern Illinois lacks against MAC competition, they have plenty to get it done at home here in their opener. Play on Northern Illinois.

Tonight’s game is part of Nebraska-Omaha's campus-wide Homecoming Week celebration for fans at the football and basketball games. This Northern Illinois team was a train wreck as last season's squad went 5-26 (3-13 MAC). In addition to Homecoming Weekend, Friday marks the inaugural basketball game played at newly constructed Ralston Arena, so the fans are celebrating a new arena. The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are led by head coach Derrin Hansen, who is in his eighth year at the helm of the UNO program with a career record of 121-86. They are an experienced team led by senior forward Alex Welhouse after averaging 10.4 points and a team-leading 6.7 rebounds per game last year. This is their only home game for a while as the Mavericks embark on a 10-game road trip that keeps them on the road until December 18. Look for a big win by the home team. Play on Nebraska-Omaha.