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Omaha Mavericks Edge Denver Pioneers in Close Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Hamilton Gymnasium

Omaha Mavericks 84, Denver Pioneers 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Omaha Mavericks vs Denver Pioneers?

Omaha Mavericks beat Denver Pioneers 84-82 at Hamilton Gymnasium on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in Omaha Mavericks vs Denver Pioneers?

Denver Pioneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at Hamilton Gymnasium, the Omaha Mavericks narrowly defeated the Denver Pioneers with a final score of 84-82. This game was particularly significant as it marked the third meeting between these two teams, with Omaha now holding a 3-0 advantage in their head-to-head record this season.

Both teams entered the game with varying recent forms. The Denver Pioneers had a home record of 10-14 and were 4-6 in their last 10 games, currently on a one-game winning streak. They averaged 82.7 points scored and allowed in their recent outings. Their last five games showed a slight decline in form, with an average of 80.4 points scored and 81.0 points allowed. In their most recent match on January 29, they secured a victory against the Kansas City Roos, winning 69-61.

On the other hand, the Omaha Mavericks, with a record of 12-12, had a more balanced recent performance, going 5-5 in their last 10 games and riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 73.7 points scored and allowed in their last stretch. Their last match on January 29 saw them triumph over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, winning 80-71.

When considering home versus away performance, the Pioneers had a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while the Mavericks had a stronger away record of 3-2 in their last five away games. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to improve their standings in the league.

In terms of previous meetings, the Pioneers had lost both encounters against the Mavericks earlier in the season, with scores of 62-80 and 69-78. This history added an extra layer of motivation for Denver as they aimed to secure their first win against Omaha this season.

Injuries were not detailed in the provided block, leaving the focus solely on the performance of the players on the court. The game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The Mavericks' Ja'Sean Glover and Carson Johnson played pivotal roles in the second half, contributing to Omaha's scoring and maintaining their lead.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Pioneers favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under total set at 158.5. This indicated a competitive matchup expected by the bookmakers, reflecting the closely matched abilities of both teams.

As the game progressed, the tension mounted, particularly in the final moments. Key scoring plays included crucial free throws from Paul Djobet and a layup from Julius Rollins, which helped Omaha secure the win. The Mavericks' ability to convert free throws in the closing minutes proved decisive, as they capitalized on their opportunities to maintain their lead.

Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Omaha emerging victorious in a closely fought battle. The Pioneers will need to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward, while the Mavericks will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -1.5	158.5 o -105 / u -115	Omaha Mavericks +114 · Denver Pioneers -135

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Leaders

PointsZane Nelson19Denver Pioneers
AssistsZane Nelson4Denver Pioneers
ReboundsZane Nelson7Denver Pioneers
PointsPaul Djobet27Omaha Mavericks
AssistsGrant Stubblefield4Omaha Mavericks
ReboundsPaul Djobet11Omaha Mavericks

Recent form

Denver Pioneers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W182.7 scored · 82.7 allowed per game2-2 at home

W69-61at Kansas City RoosJan 29
L86-93vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 24
L77-82vs North Dakota State BisonJan 23
W98-87vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 15
L72-82at South Dakota CoyotesJan 10
L79-87at South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 9
L88-92at St. Thomas TommiesJan 4
W87-74vs Kansas City RoosDec 31
L85-90at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 22
W86-79at Northern Colorado BearsDec 20

Omaha Mavericks

Last 10: 5-5Streak W273.7 scored · 73.7 allowed per game3-2 away

W80-71vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 29
W77-60at Kansas City RoosJan 25
L64-68vs South Dakota CoyotesJan 22
W73-62at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 18
L76-78vs North Dakota State BisonJan 10
W90-79vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 9
L66-73vs Kansas City RoosJan 4
L69-84at South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 1
L57-80at Oregon DucksDec 29
W85-82at Lamar CardinalsDec 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
North Dakota State	27-8	-	14-2
St. Thomas	24-10	2	12-4
North Dakota	18-17	4	10-6
South Dakota	16-16	6	8-8
Omaha	16-17	6	8-8
Denver	15-17	7	8-8
South Dakota State	14-18	7	7-9
Oral Roberts	10-23	10	4-12
Kansas City	4-27	13	1-15
Gonzaga	31-4	-	16-2
Saint Mary's	27-6	-	16-2
Santa Clara	26-9	1	15-3
Oregon State	17-16	7	9-9
Seattle U	21-14	8	8-10
Pacific	18-15	8	8-10
San Francisco	17-16	8	8-10
Washington State	12-20	9	7-11
Loyola Marymount	15-17	10	6-12
Portland	15-19	10	6-12
San Diego	12-21	11	5-13
Pepperdine	9-23	12	4-14

Box score

Stat	Omaha Mavericks	Denver Pioneers
Field goals	30-65	30-67
Field goal %	46	45
Three-pointers	7-21	12-30
Three-point %	33	40
Free throws	17-22	10-13
Free throw %	77	77
Rebounds	43	33
Offensive rebounds	11	7
Defensive rebounds	32	26
Assists	11	10
Steals	2	3
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	8	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	11
Fast-break points	11	19
Points in the paint	44	24
Fouls	17	20
Largest lead	10	13
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	43	46

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-49Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-51Logan Kinsey makes layup (Zane Nelson assists)
2nd Half52-53Logan Kinsey makes layup (Carson Johnson assists)
2nd Half52-56Jeremiah Burke makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zane Nelson assists)
2nd Half52-58Carson Johnson makes layup
2nd Half54-58Christian Richardson makes layup (Tony Osburn assists)
2nd Half55-58Christian Richardson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-58Paul Djobet makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ja'Sean Glover assists)
2nd Half60-58Lance Waddles makes layup
2nd Half60-60Carson Johnson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half62-60Brock Scholl makes 1-foot dunk (Tony Osburn assists)
2nd Half65-60Paul Djobet makes 22-foot three point jumper (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half65-62Logan Kinsey makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half66-62Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-62Paul Djobet makes 8-foot jumper (Grant Stubblefield assists)
2nd Half68-64Carson Johnson makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half70-64Brock Scholl makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half71-64Grant Stubblefield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-65Carson Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-68Jeremiah Burke makes 21-foot three point jumper (Zane Nelson assists)
2nd Half71-70Logan Kinsey makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half73-70Paul Djobet makes layup
2nd Half74-70Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half76-70Paul Djobet makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half77-70Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half77-71Carson Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-72Carson Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-72Lance Waddles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-72Lance Waddles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-75Zane Nelson makes 29-foot three point jumper (Carson Johnson assists)
2nd Half79-76Carson Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-77Carson Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-77Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-77Ja'Sean Glover makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-79Carson Johnson makes layup
2nd Half81-80Carson Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half82-80Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-80Paul Djobet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-82Julius Rollins makes layup
2nd Half84-82Paul Djobet makes free throw 1 of 2