It will be a battle between Summit opponents when the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (6-11, 2-0 Summit) welcome the Western Illinois Leathernecks (6-9, 1-1 Summit) to the Mabee Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Leathernecks played, they were defeated by the Creighton Bluejays, 78-67. Creighton’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Western Illinois. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.548, while the Leathernecks posted a mark of 0.428. Kobe Webster was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
The Golden Eagles lost big to the Missouri State Bears in their last game, 84-50. Missouri State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Oral Roberts. The Bears had a rate of 0.603, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.336. With 12 points and nine rebounds, Kerwin Smith had a solid performance for Oral Roberts.
Oral Roberts could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Golden Eagles currently rank 307th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.187, while Western Illinois ranks 37th in FTA rate allowed (0.179).
Webster has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Western Illinois.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Leathernecks won 82-56. The Leathernecks made 17 of their 19 free throws (89.5 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.591 vs. 0.379).
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Western Illinois, O/U – Over
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The Leathernecks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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