An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-7, 0-1 Summit) when they welcome the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (7-6) to Frost Arena. Action starts at 9:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Jackrabbits lost a close one to the Omaha Mavericks, 81-78, while the Golden Eagles fell to the BYU Cougars, 79-73.
Oral Roberts held BYU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below the 26.1 mark opponents have averaged against Oral Roberts this season) while South Dakota State did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (7-9; 77.8 percent). Noah Freidel fueled South Dakota State with 28 points. Emmanuel Nzekwesi, meanwhile had a good game for Oral Roberts, recording 23 points and 17 rebounds.
The Jackrabbits dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, South Dakota State won 86-80. Making free throws was one of South Dakota State’s largest advantages. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Golden Eagles were just 4-8 (50.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oral Roberts should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Oral Roberts ranks 31st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while South Dakota State forces the 68th-fewest turnovers (18.0 percent).
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oral Roberts ranks sixth in rebounds per game (42.7) while South Dakota State ranks 144th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- The Jackrabbits rank 121st in assists per game (13.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 159th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Golden Eagles rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Jackrabbits rank 129th (7.0).
- Oral Roberts averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 41st in the country. South Dakota State ranks 139th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
