Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Betting on today’s Golden Eagles and Bengals game? Catch the action at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID, as the Bengals hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Idaho State is favored by -4.5 against Oral Roberts in a non-conference matchup.
ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -4.5
This game will be played at Reed Gym at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Bengals.
- Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Golden Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Oral Roberts picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-5 after an 83-76 victory over Northern Arizona on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles were favored by 5 points at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 159 went over the 144.5 O/U line.
After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Oral Roberts stepped up in the second half, outscoring Northern Arizona 45-38 to secure the win.
Oral Roberts put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. They connected on 13 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting at a 41.9% rate, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 26 of 32 for 81.2%.
Issac McBride led the way with 28 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Trent McLaughlin added 24 points, while Carson Towt contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Oral Roberts gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They managed to hold them to 37% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 9 of 24 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Oral Roberts allowed 13 made threes on 31 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. The other team also went to the free-throw line 32 times, converting 26 for 81%. Oral Roberts gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Can Idaho State Lock in a Home Win?
Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games
The Bengals dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 94-80 road loss to South Dakota on Wednesday. Idaho State entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.
Idaho State trailed 46-33 at halftime and were unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 48.
Idaho State’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 31 three-pointers at a 41.9% clip. They struggled at the free-throw line, making just 56.5% of their attempts.
AJ Burgin led the way with 25 points in 23 minutes, hitting 6 of 10 from deep. Chase Forte added 21 points and 6 assists, while Isaac Bruns contributed 18 points in just 19 minutes. The Bengals also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
Idaho State’s defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They hit 29 of their 57 shots, including 18 of 36 from two-point range.
From beyond the arc, Idaho State’s opponents shot 52%, making 11 of 21 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate. Idaho State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.