The Denver Pioneers (5-18, 1-8 Summit) head to Mabee Center to go head-to-head with the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-10, 4-4 Summit). The Pioneers will attempt to end a seven-game road losing streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Denver Pioneers at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Golden Eagles fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 76-61, while the Pioneers were defeated by the South Dakota Coyotes, 93-87.
Denver had an effective field goal percentage of 0.594 (above their season average of 0.484) while Oral Roberts forced South Dakota State into a turnover percentage of 19.9 (above their season average of 16.1). Emmanuel Nzekwesi played a key role for Oral Roberts with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ade Murkey had a good game for Denver, putting up 28 points and six rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Golden Eagles won 78-65. Oral Roberts did a great job of making free throws (17-20; 85.0 percent). Denver, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 23.1). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Oral Roberts could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Golden Eagles currently rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while Denver ranks 317th in defensive efficiency.
Denver Pioneers at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oral Roberts ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Denver ranks 286th (15.5).
- The Golden Eagles rank 170th in assists per game (12.7) while the Pioneers rank 245th (10.9).
- Oral Roberts ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Denver ranks 79th (5.9).
- The Golden Eagles rank 43rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Pioneers rank 248th (32.6).
- Denver ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Oral Roberts ranks 123rd (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 7.6 for the season.
