Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oral Roberts vs Belmont NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nashville.
Oral Roberts vs Belmont Prediction
Looking to win big? The Golden Eagles and Bruins face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153 points, with Belmont being favored by -10 over Oral Roberts.
Oral Roberts vs. Belmont Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Belmont Bruins
- Where: Nashville at Curb Event Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds BELM -10, ORAL +356 | BELM -493 O/U 153
Golden Eagles Preview: Can Oral Roberts Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
Oral Roberts fell 85-76 to Tulsa on Wednesday, November 13th. The Golden Eagles, who were +11 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the loss.
After trailing 38-29 at halftime, Oral Roberts scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47 as well. The total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 152.
Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown
Oral Roberts managed to score 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 28 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, going 20 for 40. At the free-throw line, they shot 71.4%, making 15 of 21 attempts.
Offensive rebounding was a key factor, as they grabbed 18 boards on the offensive glass. The Golden Eagles recorded just 6 assists, with Issac McBride leading the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 11 threes. Keaston Willis added 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from deep, while JoJo Moore was efficient, making 6 of 8 shots and hitting his only three-point attempt.
Golden Eagles Team Defense
Oral Roberts gave up 85 points, with their opponent shooting 47% from the field (27/57). Inside the arc, they allowed 58% shooting, as the other team went 18/31 on two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Oral Roberts allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts (34%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws (73%).
Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Stand a Chance at Home?
Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games
Belmont picked up a 79-71 road win over Air Force on Friday, November 15th. The Bruins entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Belmont led 37-32 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.
Bruins Offense Breakdown
Belmont's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 42.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 18-for-24 from the line.
The Bruins dished out 19 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Caleb Walker led the team with 17 points, shooting 5-for-6 from the field, while Carter Whitt added 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Ethan Taylor contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, though he struggled from three, shooting just 2-for-10.
Bruins Team Defense
Belmont's defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 62% of their two-point attempts (18/29).
From three-point range, Belmont held the opponent to 28% shooting (7/25). They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws (63%). Belmont allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Golden Eagles vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Oral Roberts has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Belmont has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 76 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Oral Roberts has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Belmont posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Oral Roberts vs Belmont Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Oral Roberts +10 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.