A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (6-5) when they welcome the Missouri State Bears (6-6) to Mabee Center. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Missouri State Bears vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Eagles dismantled the Chicago State Cougars, 97-59, while the Bears fell to the VCU Rams, 61-51.
Oral Roberts played a flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 14.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.640 (above their season average of 0.465). Chicago State recorded marks of 23.4 and 0.440, respectively, for those same stats. Missouri State, meanwhile, held VCU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.5 (below their season average of 28.1). Emmanuel Nzekwesi played well for Oral Roberts, recording 22 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Isiaih Mosley played a pivotal role for Missouri State with 15 points.
The Bears won the only game between these two teams last season, 84-50. Missouri State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.336). Oral Roberts, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.127). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Oral Roberts has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (65th in possessions per game), while Missouri State has been more half-court-oriented (297th in possessions per game).
Missouri State vs. Oral Roberts Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oral Roberts ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Missouri State ranks 227th (18.1).
- The Bears rank 34th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 122nd (12.9).
- Missouri State ranks 118th in blocks per game (2.8) while Oral Roberts ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bears rank 14th in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while the Golden Eagles rank 146th (35.6).
- Oral Roberts ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Missouri State ranks 148th (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 26.4, up from 11.4 for the season.
