Oral Roberts vs Idaho State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are visiting the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday, December 7th at the Reed Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction.

Idaho State Bengals Preview

The Idaho State Bengals have a 3-5 record this season and are coming off an 80-94 loss in South Dakota. The Bengals are 5-1 against the spread, and 4-2 in over/under, while they have a 2-0 home record. 

Offensively, Idaho State is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 225th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.1 points per game (116th). The Bengals shoot 41.5% from the field (306th) and 31.9% from beyond the arc (253rd). The Bengals shoot 75.6% from the free-throw line (61st) and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game (82nd).

Dylan Darling leads Idaho State in scoring with an average of 13.5 points and a team-high 5.3 assists, while Isiah Griffin adds 11.6 points and 4.4 rebounds.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Preview

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles have a 3-6 record this season and are coming off an 83-76 win over Northern Arizona. The Golden Eagles are 2-4 against the spread, and 4-2 in over/under, while having a 0-4 road record this season. 

Offensively, Oral Roberts is averaging 76.8 points per game, which ranks 166th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.8 points per game (266th). The Golden Eagles shoot 44.4% from the field (214th) and 37% from beyond the arc (71st). The Golden Eagles shoot 76.9% from the free-throw line (38th) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (252nd).

Isiah McBride leads Oral Roberts in scoring with an average of 16.2 points, while Sam Alajiki adds 14.1 points and a team-high 6.6 rebounds. Oral Roberts will take on Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and UMKC after this game.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Idaho State has won nine of its last 10 night games at Reed Gymnasium following a road loss.
• Oral Roberts has lost each of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.
• Oral Roberts has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will win

• Idaho State has lost eight of its last nine night games against non-conference opponents.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Reed Gymnasium.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Oral Roberts’ last 10 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Thirty-four of Idaho State’s last 44 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Idaho State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.4).
• Idaho State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.0%).
• Oral Roberts ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.2).
• Oral Roberts ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.9%).

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction

In this Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction, Idaho State is coming as the home favorite. Oral Roberts is better offensively, scoring 3 points more than Idaho State, while Idaho State is better defensively, allowing 6.7 points less. The Golden Eagles have better shooting percentages, and they are a top-70 team in 3-point percentage, while on the other hand, the Bengals are struggling with their shooting, ranking in the bottom 60 in field goal percentage and in the bottom half in 3-point percentage. Even though Oral Roberts is shooting the ball better, I don’t trust them on the road, where they have been winless in four games. Idaho State has been almost perfect against the spread, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the Idaho State Bengals and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Idaho State Bengals -4.5