Oral Roberts (2-5) vs Missouri State (4-3)
Game Info: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Mabee Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Oral Roberts +3.5 / Missouri State -3.5 — Over/Under: 142.5
The Missouri State Bears and Oral Roberts Golden Eagles meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Mabee Center. Here’s a Missouri State vs Oral Roberts Prediction. This article will include a Missouri State vs Oral Roberts Pick.
Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears lost to Boston College and South Dakota State, and they play Indiana State, Washington State, and UC Santa Barbara next. The Missouri State Bears are averaging 77.7 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Dez White is averaging 17.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Vincent Brady II is averaging 14 points and 5.5 rebounds. Zaxton King is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Hampton is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Missouri State Bears are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri State Bears are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles lost to Belmont and Ole Miss, and they play Northern Arizona, Idaho State, and Texas Tech next. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are averaging 77.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 47 percent shooting. Issac McBride is averaging 14 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Sam Alajiiki is averaging 13.7 points and 6.7 rebounds. Darius Robinson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Miller is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Missouri State Bears will win
- Oral Roberts has lost each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Missouri State has won eight of its last nine Sunday day games.
- Missouri State has won the first half in each of its last three day games against Oral Roberts.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Oral Roberts’ last 11 day games at Mabee Center have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Five of Missouri State’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri State ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.7).
- Missouri State ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.1).
Missouri State vs Oral Roberts Prediction
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles continue to struggle defensively, and they’re coming off a loss to Rogers State. That’s a NCAA Division II team for those keeping score at home. Oral Roberts is an automatic fade just for that alone. The Missouri State Bears nearly beat Boston College on the road, can score the basketball, and are 5-1 ATS on the season. You can argue this line should be steeper than it is. I’ll lay the points with Missouri State.