The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (10-20, 6-9 Summit) will close out the regular season on their home court when they square off against the Omaha Mavericks (18-9, 12-2 Summit) at Mabee Center. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Omaha Mavericks vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Eagles fell to the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 75-66, while the Mavericks were victorious over the North Dakota State Bison, 58-50.
Omaha played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3 (above their season average of 24.2) and a free throw rate of 0.164 (matching their season average). North Dakota State was 12.1 and 0.096, respectively, for those same stats. Oral Roberts, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Oral Roberts received a boost from Emmanuel Nzekwesi, who had 15 points and 13 rebounds. Matt Pile had a good outing for Omaha, contributing 12 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Nzekwesi led the Golden Eagles to an 87-84 victory. He registered a double-double with 28 points and 14 rebounds. The Golden Eagles’ 36.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Mavericks, who had a rate of 20.0.
The Mavericks’ Zach Jackson has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 23 points,6.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Kevin Obanor has averaged 21 points,10.4 rebounds during that same time frame for the Golden Eagles.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Oral Roberts in this matchup. The Golden Eagles rank 327th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.176, while Omaha ranks 50th in FTA rate allowed (0.193). Furthermore, the Mavericks rank 35th in offensive efficiency (113.0), while the Golden Eagles rank 339th in defensive efficiency (112.1).
Omaha Mavericks at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Omaha ranks ninth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Oral Roberts ranks 167th (7.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 119th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Mavericks rank 225th (1.8).
- Omaha ranks 154th in assists per game (13.2) while Oral Roberts ranks 248th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- The Golden Eagles average 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. The Mavericks rank 275th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
- Oral Roberts ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Omaha ranks 267th (32.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 5.3 for the season.
