The Missouri State Bears and Oral Roberts Golden Eagles begin their seasons at JQH Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 142 points with Missouri State set as a 6-point favorite.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Missouri State Bears ATS Prediction
Missouri State did not reach the tournament following an 18-15 regular season last season. Oral Roberts also was unable reach the tournament following an 11-21 regular season.
The Golden Eagles won the lone game against the Bears last season, 73-66. The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.245 vs. 0.123) and had a better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 14.0).
Last season, the Golden Eagles had records of 11-21 straight up (SU) and 11-16-1 against the spread (ATS). Of Oral Roberts’ 28 games that accepted bets last season, 19 finished over the projected point total.
The Bears were 18-15 SU last season, but were just 12-16-2 ATS. Vegas had a tendency to set the total slightly low when Missouri State is involved last year, as 70.0 percent of their games gone over the projected point total.
Missouri State could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the nation’s worst offenses. In the 2017-18 season, the Bears ranked 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while Oral Roberts was 270th in effective field goal percentage (0.492). Furthermore, the Golden Eagles, who ranked sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 percent), will square off against the Bears, who ranked 51st in defensive rebounding percentage (74.5 percent).
Oral Roberts vs. Missouri State Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri State ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Oral Roberts ranks 302nd (16.6).
The Bears rank 33rd in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Golden Eagles rank 171st in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
Missouri State averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the country. Oral Roberts ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Golden Eagles rank 199th in steals per game (5.4) while the Bears rank 260th (4.6).
Missouri State ranks 172nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while Oral Roberts ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
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