It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (12-11, 5-5 Summit) visit North Dakota State to take on the Bison (17-7, 8-2 Summit). The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bison were victorious over the Omaha Mavericks, 86-78, while the Golden Eagles fell to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 74-68.
North Dakota State played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.479 (above their season average of 0.244) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.0 (above their season average of 23.3). Omaha recorded marks of 0.258 and 16.7, respectively, for those same stats. Oral Roberts, on the other hand, forced North Dakota into a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above the 16.6 mark opponents have averaged against Oral Roberts this season). North Dakota State’s Tyson Ward led the way, recording 22 points and nine rebounds. Oral Roberts rallied around Deondre Burns, who contributed 31 points.
In their first matchup this year, Burns led the Golden Eagles to a 79-73 win. He put up 22 points and nine rebounds. Oral Roberts’ free throw rate was their largest advantage over North Dakota State. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.302, while the Bison posted a mark of 0.218.
This meeting figures to be a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses go head-to-head. North Dakota State ranks 36th with 110.2 points per 100 possessions and Oral Roberts is 28th (110.8). The Golden Eagles should have an advantage in terms of ball security. They rank 17th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent). Conversely, the Bison force the eighth-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.8 percent).
Oral Roberts vs. North Dakota State Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Oral Roberts ranks 188th (23.1).
- The Bison rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Golden Eagles rank 107th (3.4).
- North Dakota State is 21st in the country with 5.0 steals allowed per game while Oral Roberts is 24th with 5.0 steals allowed per game.
- The Bison rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 165th (13.4).
- Oral Roberts ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.7) while North Dakota State ranks 165th (35.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 8.4 for the season.
