A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the BYU Cougars (10-4) when they challenge the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (7-5) at Marriott Center. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. BYU Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cougars easily got past the Weber State Wildcats 91-61, while the Golden Eagles defeated the Missouri State Bears 82-72.
Oral Roberts played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.379 (above their season average of 0.235) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (below their season average of 36.3). For those same stats, Missouri State was 0.123 and 18.9, respectively. The Cougars, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.214 (above their season average of 0.151) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.705 (above their season average of 0.575). Yoeli Childs put together a good outing for BYU with 28 points and eight rebounds. Kevin Obanor had a good outing for Oral Roberts, putting up 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cougars won the lone game between these two teams last year, 85-65. BYU won the rebounding battle. The Cougars had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. 3), defensive rebounds (40 vs. 34) and total rebounds (52 vs. 37). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
There’s a decent chance that Oral Roberts struggles to create turnovers. BYU ranks 64th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while Oral Roberts forces the 191st-most turnovers (19.8 percent). Moreover, the Golden Eagles, who rank 19th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 percent), will battle against the Cougars, who rank 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at BYU Cougars ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oral Roberts ranks 10th in rebounds per game (42.4) while BYU ranks 193rd (33.9).
- The Cougars rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 95th (3.5).
- Oral Roberts ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while BYU ranks 68th (6.0).
- The Cougars rank 16th in assists per game (17.1) while the Golden Eagles rank 131st (12.7).
- BYU ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Oral Roberts ranks 138th (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 11.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (9.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
