The North Dakota State Bison (9-12, 3-4 Summit) will attempt to put an end to their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (8-14, 4-3 Summit) at Mabee Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Prediction
In the Bison’s last game, they were thoroughly outplayed by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 87-69. South Dakota State’s 0.627 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over North Dakota State, who had a mark of 0.492. The Jackrabbits’ mark was above their season average of 0.587. Tyson Ward was North Dakota State’s high scorer with 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Golden Eagles were beaten by the Denver Pioneers in their last contest, 74-58. Converting at the free throw line was one of Denver’s largest strengths. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Golden Eagles were just 7-10 (70.0 percent). Oral Roberts’ Francis Lacis finished with 15 points in the game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Golden Eagles won 67-66. Oral Roberts had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.0 vs. 28.9). North Dakota State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 20.0).
Oral Roberts may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Golden Eagles rank 317th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.183, while North Dakota State ranks 31st in FTA rate allowed (0.178). Additionally, the Bison rank 60th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Golden Eagles rank 337th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.5 percent).
North Dakota State Bison at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Dakota State averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the country. Oral Roberts ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Golden Eagles rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Bison rank 247th (32.2).
North Dakota State ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while Oral Roberts ranks 227th (15.7).
The Bison are 43rd in the country with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Golden Eagles are 44th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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The Bison have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, North Dakota State has been defeated by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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