North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 9th, at the McCarthy Athletic Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Golden Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oral Roberts

-Recent betting trends in games played between North Dakota State and Oral Roberts 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bison and Golden Eagles.

NDSU is Struggling

NDSU has found some success at times this season, but they are suddenly struggling heading into this game. In each of the last two games, they have been knocked off. Two games ago against St Thomas, they lost 89-85 and in the last game against Omaha, they ended up losing 85-80. In the last game, they were actually winning at halftime, but in the second half they were outscored 51-45 and that led to the defeat. Jacksen Moni had a strong game putting up 23 points, three assists, and two rebounds. 

NDSU is averaging 80.9 points while their defense is giving up 72.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 68th in the league while the defense is ranked 212th in the league. Jacksen Moni has been the top player for NDSU averaging 19.3 points while shooting 52.3 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from behind the three-point line. NDSU will take on Denver after this game.

Why NDSU Will Beatt Oral Roberts

• Oral Roberts has lost nine of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
• North Dakota State has won eight of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oral Roberts has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Oral Roberts Looks to Bounce Back

Oral Roberts in the last game faced off against Kansas City and they scored 67 points, while the defense gave up 90 points, and that led to the defeat. With that blowout defeat, there can’t be a whole lot of confidence surrounding them. Three games ago against Oklahoma State, they were a little more competitive but they still ended up losing 86-74. In that game, they shot 42.9 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Oral Roberts is averaging 73.5 points while their defense is allowing 75.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 235th in the league while the defense is ranked 291st. Guard Isaac Bridge is averaging 27 points, five assists, and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. They are shooting 37.6 percent from behind the three-point line which is 43rd in all of college basketball. In this game, Oral Roberts is going to need the defense to step up in a big way. 

North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction

North Dakota State is going to have no issue running up the score, even on the road. NDSU on the season is averaging 80.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Oral Roberts defense is a problem giving up 75.7 points per game, but even worse is going to be their offense and they aren’t going to score enough here. NDSU is going to cruise here. Back NDSU against the spread here.