The Denver Pioneers (7-16, 2-7 Summit) look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (8-17, 4-6 Summit) at Mabee Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Denver Pioneers vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Pioneers played, they were topped by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 92-82. South Dakota State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Denver. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.590), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.492. David Nzekwesi was Denver’s leading scorer with 21 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
The Golden Eagles lost a tough one against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in their last outing, 82-81. Purdue Fort Wayne’s 0.167 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Oral Roberts, who had a mark of 0.108. The Mastodons’ mark was below their season average of 0.198, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.174. Oral Roberts’ Sam Kearns had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Joe Rosga scored a game-high 21 points in the first game, in which the Pioneers defeated the Golden Eagles 74-58. Converting at the free throw line was one of Denver’s largest advantages. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Golden Eagles were just 7-10 (70.0 percent).
Getting to the line could be scarce for Oral Roberts in this meeting. The Golden Eagles currently rank 333rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.171, while Denver ranks 67th in FTA rate allowed (0.198).
Denver Pioneers at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oral Roberts ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Denver ranks 239th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
The Pioneers rank 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.1) while the Golden Eagles rank 235th (15.7).
Denver is 37th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while Oral Roberts is 51st with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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