South Dakota Coyotes vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

This NCAAB matchup features South Dakota Coyotes (14-14 (10-5)) traveling to take on Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (6-22 (5-8)) at Mabee Center, Tulsa, OK. The South Dakota hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the Oral Roberts by 6.4 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. Oral Roberts averages 71.7 points per game, but they face a South Dakota defense that holds opponents to 81.5 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. The South Dakota offense puts up 80.7 PPG and faces a Oral Roberts defense allowing 78.9 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Oral Roberts will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 2.6-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Oral Roberts winning by 11 to losing by 16. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Oral Roberts has struggled this season at 6-22 (5-8). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. South Dakota sits at 14-14 (10-5) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.