The Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) clash with the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (2-4) at Athletics Center Orena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Free Prediction
The Golden Eagles will be hoping for similar success after blowing out the Ecclesia Royals in their last game, 109-72. The Golden Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.9 vs. 19.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.662 vs. 0.452). Oral Roberts was led by Francis Lacis, who recorded 11 points and 17 rebounds.
In the Huskies’ last game, they defeated the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, 73-66. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.316 vs. 0.190) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 19.5). Levi Bradley was Northern Illinois’ top scorer with 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Oral Roberts could struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, Northern Illinois ranks 81st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Oral Roberts has forced the 18th-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent).
Oral Roberts vs. Northern Illinois Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oral Roberts ranks 147th in assists per game (13.8) while Northern Illinois ranks 318th (9.7).
The Golden Eagles rank 32nd in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Huskies rank 202nd (34.8).
Oral Roberts ranks 120th in blocks per game (3.6) while Northern Illinois ranks 283rd (1.9).
The Huskies rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 168th (6.3).
Oral Roberts ranks 226th in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while Northern Illinois ranks 325th (16.3).
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