The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (17-6, 7-1 Summit) and the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (8-15, 4-4 Summit) battle at Mabee Center. The Jackrabbits will attempt to extend their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Eagles fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 67-57, while the Jackrabbits were victorious over the Omaha Mavericks, 83-73.
The Jackrabbits held the Mavericks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.555). The Mavericks had a free throw rate of 0.106 (below their season average of 0.182). Oral Roberts, meanwhile, held North Dakota State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below the 27.3 mark opponents have averaged against Oral Roberts this season). Oral Roberts was lifted by Kevin Obanor, who put up 21 points and eight rebounds. Mike Daum, meanwhile had a good outing for South Dakota State, finishing with 33 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Daum led the Jackrabbits to an 84-65 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 37 points. South Dakota State’s 0.206 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oral Roberts, who had a rate of 0.048.
Oral Roberts could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this showdown. The Golden Eagles rank 323rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.181, while South Dakota State ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.171). Additionally, the Jackrabbits’ 10th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 116.9) will battle against the Golden Eagles’ 331st-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 110.9).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State ranks 70th in assists per game (14.8) while Oral Roberts ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- The Jackrabbits average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 177th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Oral Roberts ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while South Dakota State ranks 65th (2.9).
- The Golden Eagles rank 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Jackrabbits rank 284th in three pointers allowed per game (30.8).
- South Dakota State ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.8) while Oral Roberts ranks 118th (36.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, down from 13.0 for the season.
