Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23
The Golden Eagles and Cowboys are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and the Cowboys are the home favorites against the Golden Eagles in a non-conference matchup.
ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -7.5
This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Cowboys.
- Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.
Can Oral Roberts Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
As they prepare for their 10th game of the season, Oral Roberts currently holds a 4-5 overall record. Looking back at their previous ten road games, Oral Roberts has gone 4-6 on the road, with this record including games from last year. So far, Oral Roberts has been solid against the spread, sitting above .500 at 4-3. On the road, Oral Roberts is 3-2 vs. the spread this season, while in their last ten road games, they are 3-7 ATS.
Up to this point, games involving Oral Roberts have had an average of 148.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-3-0. When looking at the Golden Eagles’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 155 points per game.
In their previous game, the Golden Eagles’ offense finished with 76 points, which is right in line with their current average of 76.4 points per contest. The Oral Roberts offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 28.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 37% of their looks from outside this season.
In terms of defense, Oral Roberts is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Oklahoma State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 24.6%.
Can the Cowboys Please their Home Crowd?
The Cowboys have a 4-5 record heading into today’s game. They are coming off a loss to Southern Illinois (70-68). So far this season, Oklahoma State is 0-2 on the road and 3-3 at home. As Oklahoma State prepares to face Oral Roberts, their ATS record stands at 2-6. Over their past five games, the team has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.
In nine games, Oklahoma State comes in with an over/under mark of 5-3-0, with their games averaging 142.6 points per game. The Cowboys’ last five games have culminated with an average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.
Coming off their recent game, the Oklahoma State offense tallied 68 points in a matchup against Southern Illinois. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.4%, and they made 7 threes. Offensively, the Cowboys have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 200th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 171st in percentage and 79th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Cowboys’ defense is ranked 104th in the country at 68.3 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Oral Roberts, the Oklahoma State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Oklahoma State made 17 free-throws vs. the Cowboys.