Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lumberjacks versus the Golden Eagles? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Oral Roberts is favored by -3.5 against Northern Arizona in a non-conference matchup.

NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +3.5

This game will be played at Mabee Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
• Even though we have Oral Roberts winning straight-up, we like Northern Arizona at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Lumberjacks Grab a Win in Tulsa?

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Recent Game

The Lumberjacks improved to 3-2 on the season with a 74-71 win over Houston Christian on Wednesday. Northern Arizona, who were -4 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total points of 145 went over the 136.5 O/U line.

After trailing 40-23 at halftime, Northern Arizona turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 51-31 to complete the comeback.

In their latest game, Northern Arizona’s offense put up 74 points, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55%, with a strong 61.5% inside the arc, but just 28.6% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 21 attempts.

Elijah Brooks led the way with 29 points, shooting 68.4% overall. Julian Mackey added 28 points, and Carson Towt was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots. The Lumberjacks also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 8 for 10.

Northern Arizona’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 51% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts (23/37). From beyond the arc, they held their opponents to 29% shooting, as they made just 5 of 17 three-point tries.

At the free-throw line, Northern Arizona’s opponents went 10/13, hitting 76% of their attempts. The Lumberjacks limited second-chance opportunities, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.

Do the Golden Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Golden Eagles fell to 0-5 on the season after a 72-67 loss to Missouri State on Sunday. Oral Roberts, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 141.

Oral Roberts led 42-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 39. The team will need to address their 2nd-half performance moving forward.

In their latest game, Oral Roberts put up 67 points, shooting 44.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 16 of 19 for 84.2%.

Issac McBride led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Dez White also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. Sam Alajiki added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Zaxton King was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his shots, including 2 threes.

Oral Roberts gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. Oral Roberts also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% success rate. The Golden Eagles limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.