The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (4-11) will attempt to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Omaha Mavericks (7-7, 1-0 Summit) at Baxter Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Omaha Mavericks Betting Prediction
The last time the Golden Eagles played, they were blown out by the Missouri State Bears, 84-50. Missouri State couldn’t miss, shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Oral Roberts, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of just 29.3. Kerwin Smith played well for Oral Roberts, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Mavericks lost big to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last outing, 104-76. Minnesota won the rebounding battle. The Golden Gophers had 12 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Mavericks had six and 21, respectively. With 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Zach Jackson was the top scorer from either team.
Omaha could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Omaha ranks 18th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Oral Roberts forces the 19th-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent).
Jackson has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Omaha.
After the Golden Eagles won both games against the Mavericks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Oral Roberts won 83-75. The Golden Eagles knocked down 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 22.6).
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Omaha Mavericks Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oral Roberts ranks 145th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Omaha ranks 249th (29.6).
The Mavericks rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 123rd (7.1).
Oral Roberts ranks 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Omaha ranks 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
The Golden Eagles rank 123rd in assists per game (13.7) while the Mavericks rank 179th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Oral Roberts ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Omaha ranks 58th (3.0).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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