South Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction 2/27/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Dakota State vs Oral Roberts prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 27th at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 19-10 (10-4) this season after they defeated Kansas City by a score of 70-65 in their last game. South Dakota State led 34-32 at halftime and was able to hang on for the win in the second half. The Jackrabbits shot 45.5% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Oscar Cluff led South Dakota State with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Kalen Garry added 11 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jackrabbits lost to North Dakota State by a score of 77-68 but did beat South Dakota by a score of 94-91 before that. South Dakota State has won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for second in the Summit standings with a 10-4 record. South Dakota State has scored 80.6 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 40.1 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Oscar Cluff is averaging 17.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Joe Sayler is averaging 13.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. South Dakota State is shooting 47.9% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are 7-20 (3-11) this year after they defeated St. Thomas by a score of 71-66 in their last game. Oral Roberts trailed 27-25 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half for the win. The Golden Eagles shot 36.2% from the field, 35.5% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Issac McBride led Oral Roberts with 19 points and six rebounds, while Jalen Miller added 12 points and three rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, the Golden Eagles lost to Denver by a score of 71-60 and North Dakota by a score of 88-77. Oral Roberts has lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for last in the Summit standings with a 3-11 record. Oral Roberts has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 78.7 points per game, while also averaging 31.6 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game this season. Issac McBride is averaging 19.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Sam Alajiki is averaging 11.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game this year. Oral Roberts is shooting 44.1% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 37.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why South Dakota State will beat Oral Roberts

• South Dakota State has won each of its last eight Thursday night games against the Summit League.
• Oral Roberts has lost each of its last eight Thursday night games.

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South Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction 

Oral Roberts comes into this contest having a very tough season and they are last in the conference standings, but they picked up a great win over St. Thomas in their last game. The Golden Eagles are shooting 44.1% from the field this year, but they are allowing over 78 points per game on defense. South Dakota State has won four of their last five games and they have been decent on the road this year. The Jackrabbits beat Oral Roberts by a score of 84-70 earlier this season and the South Dakota State offense should have another huge game here. Take the Jackrabbits on the road.