South Dakota Coyotes vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Prediction 01/17/19

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The South Dakota Coyotes (8-9, 2-2 Summit) will be at the Mabee Center to square off with the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (7-13, 3-2 Summit) in a Summit matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Golden Eagles lost big to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 84-65, while the Coyotes beat the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 87-73.

South Dakota played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 15.8) and a free throw rate of 0.351 (above their season average of 0.241). Purdue Fort Wayne had marks of 21.1 and 0.214, respectively, for those same stats. Oral Roberts, meanwhile, held South Dakota State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 24.5). Emmanuel Nzekwesi played well for Oral Roberts with 14 points and 18 rebounds. South Dakota, meanwhile, was lifted by Stanley Umude, who had 26 points and seven rebounds.

The Coyotes dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, South Dakota won 85-67. The Coyotes’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Golden Eagles. South Dakota had a rate of 8.2, while Oral Roberts posted a mark of 14.7. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • South Dakota ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Oral Roberts ranks 215th (15.9).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Coyotes rank 129th (4.0).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 116th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Coyotes rank 246th (31.9).
  • South Dakota ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Oral Roberts ranks 161st (7.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 6.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Coyotes have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average).