The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (17-6, 7-1 Summit) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they square off with the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (8-15, 4-4 Summit) at Mabee Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Free Prediction
In the Jackrabbits’ last contest, they defeated the Omaha Mavericks, 83-73. South Dakota State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Omaha. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.589), while the Mavericks posted a mark of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.555). With 33 points on 14-for-29 shooting, Mike Daum was the game’s leading scorer.
The Golden Eagles fell to the North Dakota State Bison in their last game, 67-57. North Dakota State’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest strength over Oral Roberts. The Bison had a rate of 9.8 (stronger than their season average of 15.4), while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 19.0 (above the 13.8 mark opponents have averaged against North Dakota State this season). Kevin Obanor had a good performance for Oral Roberts, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Oral Roberts in this showdown. The Golden Eagles currently rank 323rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.181, while South Dakota State ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.171). Furthermore, the 10th-ranked offense of the Jackrabbits (offensive efficiency of 116.9) will attempt to exploit the 331st-ranked defense of the Golden Eagles (defensive efficiency of 110.9).
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Daum scored a game-high 37 points in the first matchup, in which the Jackrabbits beat the Golden Eagles 84-65. He also put up eight rebounds. The Jackrabbits knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 22.3).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Dakota State ranks 70th in assists per game (14.8) while Oral Roberts ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Golden Eagles average 22.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 153rd in the country. The Jackrabbits rank 284th in three pointers allowed per game (30.8).
South Dakota State ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.8) while Oral Roberts ranks 118th (36.3).
The Jackrabbits average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 177th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Oral Roberts ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while South Dakota State ranks 65th (2.9).
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The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, down from 13.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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