The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (9-17, 5-6 Summit) will be at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center to challenge the South Dakota Coyotes (9-14, 3-7 Summit) in a Summit matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. South Dakota Coyotes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Coyotes fell to the Omaha Mavericks, 107-102, while the Golden Eagles defeated the Denver Pioneers, 78-65.
The Golden Eagles made 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.649 (above their season average of 0.518). South Dakota, meanwhile, was lights out from beyond the arc (14-33; 42.4 percent). South Dakota was lifted by Stanley Umude, who recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Obanor had a solid performance for Oral Roberts, finishing with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Obanor led the Golden Eagles to a 77-74 win. He registered a double-double with 31 points and 11 rebounds. Oral Roberts had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 21.9). South Dakota, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 16.2).
The Golden Eagles’ Obanor has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 21 points,7.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Triston Simpson has averaged 14 points,3.2 assists during that same time frame for the Coyotes.
South Dakota should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. South Dakota ranks 40th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Oral Roberts forces the 22nd-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent).
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. South Dakota Coyotes Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Oral Roberts ranks 235th (15.5).
- The Golden Eagles rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Coyotes rank 142nd (3.8).
- South Dakota averages 21.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 179th in the nation. Oral Roberts ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- The Coyotes rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 179th (7.3).
- Oral Roberts ranks 122nd in rebounds per game (36.2) while South Dakota ranks 269th (31.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
- The Coyotes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 1.6 for the season.
