The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (3-7) go head-to-head against the FGCU Eagles (2-8) at the Mabee Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
FGCU Eagles vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Free Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 74-66 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in their last contest. Illinois State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over FGCU. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.298, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.111. Schadrac Casimir was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
In the Golden Eagles’ last game, they got blown out by the Missouri State Bears, 84-50. Missouri State’s 0.603 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Oral Roberts, who had a mark of 0.336. Oral Roberts’ Kerwin Smith finished with 12 points and nine rebounds in the contest.
After the Golden Eagles won the lone contest against the Eagles last season, 83-64, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Golden Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.6 vs. 25.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.093).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Oral Roberts. Oral Roberts ranks 329th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of FGCU forces the 62nd-most turnovers in the nation (20.9 percent).
FGCU Eagles at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
FGCU averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. Oral Roberts ranks 271st in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Golden Eagles rank 92nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Eagles rank 289th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
Oral Roberts ranks 145th in assists per game (13.8) while FGCU ranks 314th in assists allowed per game (16.8).
The Golden Eagles rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Eagles rank 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
Oral Roberts blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 80th in the nation. FGCU ranks 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 8.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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