The undefeated Wichita State Shockers (4-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they square off against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (2-3) at Charles Koch Arena. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Shockers easily got past the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 74-52, while the Golden Eagles defeated the Rogers State Hillcats 73-60.
Oral Roberts played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.217) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9 (above their season average of 29.3). Rogers State was 0.083 and 17.9, respectively, for those same stats. Wichita State, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 35.4) and a turnover percentage of 14.7 (worse than their season average of 9.2). Gardner-Webb was 17.9 and 23.7, respectively, for those same stats. Wichita State received a boost from Jamarius Burton, who put up 15 points. Meanwhile, Kevin Obanor played well for Oral Roberts, recording 31 points and 10 rebounds.
The Shockers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 84-63. The Shockers’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Golden Eagles, who had a mark of 23.8.
There’s a decent chance that Oral Roberts struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Wichita State ranks 63rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Oral Roberts has forced the eighth-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent).
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Wichita State Shockers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wichita State ranks 55th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Oral Roberts ranks 276th (15.3).
- The Shockers rank 34th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Golden Eagles rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
- Oral Roberts blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 166th in the country. Wichita State ranks 221st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Shockers rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Golden Eagles rank 202nd (6.8).
- Wichita State ranks 88th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Oral Roberts ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
