The North Dakota State Bison (15-15, 9-7 Summit) will be in the Summit League Conference Tourney at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center when they challenge the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-20, 7-9 Summit). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bison won a close one over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 69-66, while the Golden Eagles were victorious over the Omaha Mavericks 84-80.
The Golden Eagles made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.595 (above their season average of 0.525). The Bison, on the other hand, made 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and held the Mastodons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 25.0). Tyson Ward had a solid performance for North Dakota State, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds. Emmanuel Nzekwesi, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Oral Roberts with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
North Dakota State could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. North Dakota State ranks 38th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while Oral Roberts forces the third-fewest turnovers (15.0 percent). Additionally, the Golden Eagles, who rank 328th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.179), will face off against the Bison, who rank 44th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
Oral Roberts vs. North Dakota State Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 92nd in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Oral Roberts ranks 259th (15.5).
- The Bison rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 155th (6.8).
- North Dakota State allows the 37th-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while Oral Roberts ranks 41st (2.7).
- The Bison average 26.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. The Golden Eagles rank 194th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Oral Roberts ranks 130th in rebounds per game (35.9) while North Dakota State ranks 276th (31.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
- The Bison have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, North Dakota State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
