Idaho State Bengals vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oral Roberts vs Idaho State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pocatello.

Oral Roberts vs Idaho State Prediction

The Golden Eagles and Bengals are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bengals will host the game at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and Idaho State is favored by -4.5 at home against Oral Roberts.

Oral Roberts vs. Idaho State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Idaho State Bengals
Where: Pocatello at Reed Gym
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds IDHST -4.5, ORAL +172 | IDHST -222 O/U 145

Golden Eagles Preview: Will the Golden Eagles Defense Show Up in Pocatello?

Oral Roberts picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-5 after an 83-76 victory over Northern Arizona on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles were favored by 5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.

After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Oral Roberts pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Lumberjacks 45-38 to secure the win.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Oral Roberts put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and hitting 41.9% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they went 26-for-32 from the free-throw line, good for 81.2%.

Issac McBride led the way with 28 points, shooting 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. Trent McLaughlin added 24 points, despite hitting just 3 of 10 threes. Carson Towt contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 8-for-12 from the field.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Oral Roberts gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 22 of their 55 attempts. The Golden Eagles did well defending inside, holding their opponent to just 37% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 9/24.

From beyond the arc, Oral Roberts allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. The other team also got to the free-throw line 32 times, converting 26 of those for 81%. Oral Roberts gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bengals Preview: Can Idaho State Secure a Home Victory?

Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games

Idaho State fell to 1-5 on the season after a 94-80 loss to South Dakota on Wednesday. The Bengals, who were +3.5 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.

Idaho State trailed 46-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they scored 47 points but allowed 48.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

Idaho State's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. They connected on 13 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 41.9% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%. The Bengals 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 beyond the arc. Chase Forte added 21 points and 6 assists, while Isaac Bruns contributed 18 points in just 19 minutes. Idaho State also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the win.

Bengals Team Defense

Idaho State's defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They conceded 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Idaho State allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 78% success rate. Idaho State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Golden Eagles vs Bengals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Eagles last five road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 86. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Idaho State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Oral Roberts has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 0-5 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Bengals have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Idaho State posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.