A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Omaha Mavericks (8-8, 1-0 Summit) when they meet the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (7-7, 0-1 Summit) at Baxter Arena. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Omaha Mavericks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Mavericks barely escaped the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 81-78, while the Golden Eagles fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 96-79.
The Mavericks had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 17.0) and held the Jackrabbits to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 32.6). Oral Roberts, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.094). Omaha’s Matt Pile played well, finishing with 18 points and nine rebounds. Deondre Burns, meanwhile was a key piece for Oral Roberts with 23 points and eight assists.
The Golden Eagles dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, Oral Roberts won 84-80. Converting at the free throw line was one of Oral Roberts’ largest advantages. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Mavericks were just 5-10 (50.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Omaha may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Mavericks rank 285th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.185, while Oral Roberts ranks 96th in FTA rate allowed (0.185). The Golden Eagles should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 22nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent). Conversely, the Mavericks force the 14th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.4 percent).
Oral Roberts vs. Omaha Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oral Roberts ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Omaha ranks 259th (16.9).
- The Golden Eagles rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Mavericks rank 67th (5.9).
- Omaha blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Oral Roberts ranks 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Golden Eagles rank 15th in rebounds per game (41.8) while the Mavericks rank 194th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Oral Roberts averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. Omaha ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 87.6 points per game (11.8 above their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 8.0 for the season.
