Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Wichita State Shockers Betting Prediction 12/19/18

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The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (4-9) and the Wichita State Shockers (6-4) square off at Charles Koch Arena. The Golden Eagles will attempt to put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Wichita State Shockers ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Shockers were beaten by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 71-58, while the Golden Eagles were blown out by the Missouri State Bears, 84-50.

Oral Roberts had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.127) while Wichita State had a better turnover percentage (18.6 vs. 21.7). Erik Stevenson played well for Wichita State with 16 points. Kerwin Smith, meanwhile played well for Oral Roberts, contributing 12 points and nine rebounds.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Wichita State Shockers Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wichita State ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Oral Roberts ranks 185th (15.0).
  • The Shockers average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. The Golden Eagles rank 127th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
  • Oral Roberts is 50th in the nation with 2.8 blocks allowed per game while Wichita State is 55th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Shockers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 160th (7.6).
  • Wichita State ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Oral Roberts ranks 144th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
  • The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 6.3 for the season.