Northern Arizona vs Oral Roberts Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are visiting the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Wednesday, December 4th at the Mabee Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Prediction.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Preview

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles have a 2-6 record this season and are coming off a 67-72 loss to Missouri State. The Golden Eagles are 1-4 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under, while having a 2-2 home record. 

Offensively, Oral Roberts is averaging 76 points per game, which ranks 192nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.6 points per game (266th). The Golden Eagles shoot 44.9% from the field (185th) and 36.2% from beyond the arc (92nd). The Golden Eagles shoot 76% from the free-throw line (54th) and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game (247th).

Isaac McBride leads Oral Roberts in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points, while Sam Alajki adds 14 points and a team-high 6,6 rebounds. Oral Roberts will play against Idaho State and Texas Tech following this game.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have a 6-2 record this season and are coming off a 74-71 win in Houston Christian. The Lumberjacks are 1-4 against the spread, and 4-1 in over/under, while they are 2-1 on the road. 

Offensively, Northern Arizona is averaging 79.8 points per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.9 points per game (71st). The Lumberjacks shoot 47.2% from the field (99th) and  29.9% from beyond the arc (301st). The Beavers shoot 66% from the free-throw line (307th) and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game, which is the 20th-best in the nation.

Trenton McLaughlin leads Northern Arizona in scoring with an average of 22.4 points and a team-high 3.8 assists, while Carson Towt adds 13.4 points and a team-high 9.9 rebounds. Northern Arizona will take on South Dakota after this one.

Why the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will win

• Oral Roberts has won eight of its last nine night games against non-conference opponents at Mabee Center.
• Northern Arizona has lost each of its last three road games following a road win.
• Northern Arizona has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Summit League.

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

• Oral Roberts has lost each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Northern Arizona has won four of its last five games.
• Oral Roberts has lost the first half in each of its last 14 Wednesday games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Oral Roberts’ last nine night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Four of Northern Arizona’s last five games have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oral Roberts ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.3).
• Northern Arizona ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.3%).
• Northern Arizona ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.1).

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Prediction

In this Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Prediction, Oral Roberts is coming as -4 home favorites. Northern Arizona is better both offensively, scoring 3.8 points more than Oral Roberts, and defensively, allowing 8.7 points less. The Lumberjacks are winning by an average of 13.9 points per game and are a top-100 team in field goal percentage while being the 20th-best in rebounding. Oral Roberts is struggling with four consecutive losses, while Northern Arizona is 4-1 in their last 5. The value here lies with the road team, so pick the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and lay the +4 points in this one.