Denver Pioneers vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Prediction 02/07/19

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The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (8-17, 4-6 Summit) welcome the Denver Pioneers (7-16, 2-7 Summit) to Mabee Center. The Pioneers can put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Denver Pioneers at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Golden Eagles lost a close one to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 82-81, while the Pioneers lost to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 92-82.

Denver did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (24-26; 92.3 percent) while Oral Roberts had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 30.7). Sam Kearns had a good game for Oral Roberts, contributing 27 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, David Nzekwesi played a key role for Denver with 21 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Joe Rosga led the Pioneers to a 74-58 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Denver did a fantastic job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent). Oral Roberts, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 21.9).

Oral Roberts may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Golden Eagles rank 333rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.171, while Denver ranks 67th in FTA rate allowed (0.198).

Denver at Oral Roberts Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Oral Roberts averages 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 130th in the NCAA. Denver ranks 239th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
  • The Pioneers rank 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.1) while the Golden Eagles rank 235th (15.7).
  • Denver is 37th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while Oral Roberts is 51st with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 7.4 for the season.