The set-up: The 8-9 Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks play the 7-10 IUPUI Jaguars Wednesday in Summit League action from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Nebraska-Omaha: The Mavericks could use a big road victory to get back to a .500 record but are just 1-3 to open Summit League action. Omaha is averaging 81.8 PPG but allowing 85,4 PPG (344th) on 45.7 percent shooting (279th). Guard Tyus is averaging 15.1 PPG to lead the team with the 6-7 Thurman averaging 13.4 PPG and a team-best 8.1 RPG. The backcourt also features two other double digit scorers in Jackson (11.6 & 5.1) plus PG Holins (10.9), who is also handing out 6.3 APG.

IUPUI: The Jaguars are averaging 78.7 PPG but allowing 76.7 PPG. Darell Combs is averaging 18.1 PPG and is joined on the perimeter by Patterson and Thomas, who each average 8.5 PPG. The 6-8 O'Leary is averaging 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds.

The pick: IUPUI is 5-0 SU at home but there is very little difference between the two teams. I'll take the points and make Omaha an 8* play.