It will be a showdown between two outstanding offenses when the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-9, 4-3 Summit), 4-point favorites, square off with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (15-8, 6-2 Summit) at Mabee Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 156.5 points and it begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Eagles lost to the South Dakota Coyotes, 91-80, while the Jackrabbits were victorious over the North Dakota State Bison, 78-73.
South Dakota State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.222) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.5 (below their season average of 30.9). North Dakota State had marks of 0.083 and 9.1, respectively, for those same stats. Oral Roberts, on the other hand, held South Dakota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.5 (below the 26.5 mark opponents have averaged against Oral Roberts this season). Oral Roberts rallied around Emmanuel Nzekwesi, who contributed 27 points and nine rebounds. Alex Arians played a key role for South Dakota State with 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Douglas Wilson led the Jackrabbits to a 96-79 win. He registered a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds. South Dakota State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Oral Roberts. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 0.703 while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.532.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses clash. Oral Roberts ranks 17th with 112.0 points per 100 possessions and South Dakota State is 26th (111.1).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Oral Roberts ranks 167th (13.5).
- The Golden Eagles rank 43rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Jackrabbits rank 101st in rebounds allowed per game (34.0).
- The Golden Eagles average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. The Jackrabbits rank 160th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- Oral Roberts ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while South Dakota State ranks 96th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 7.0 for the season.
