Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Prediction 02/16/19

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The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (10-18, 6-7 Summit) will be at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to clash against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (9-16, 3-9 Summit) in a Summit matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at North Dakota Fighting Hawks ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Fighting Hawks lost big to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 80-55, while the Golden Eagles lost to the North Dakota State Bison, 85-73.

Oral Roberts had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 vs. 23.1) while North Dakota held South Dakota State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.525 (below their season average of 0.593). North Dakota was lifted by Cortez Seales, who had 15 points and eight rebounds. Kevin Obanor, meanwhile had a solid performance for Oral Roberts, recording 18 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Emmanuel Nzekwesi led the Golden Eagles to an 83-72 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 34 points. Oral Roberts’ 0.340 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Dakota, who had a rate of 0.220.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Dakota, ATS Winner – North Dakota, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Dakota ranks 58th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Oral Roberts ranks 235th (15.4).
  • The Fighting Hawks are 10th in the NCAA with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while the Golden Eagles are 48th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • North Dakota averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 152nd in the NCAA. Oral Roberts ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • The Fighting Hawks rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Golden Eagles rank 206th (23.8).
  • Oral Roberts averages 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 129th in the nation. North Dakota ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Fighting Hawks have been outscored by an average of 9.2 points in their last five games. For the season, North Dakota has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (7.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).