North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction 2/13/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 13th, at the Scheels Center. Let’s take a look at a North Dakota State Bison vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles pick. 

Oral Roberts Fell Short

Oral Roberts faced off against South Dakota in the last game, and although they made it more of a game in the second half, they couldn’t make the winning shot late. Oral Roberts scored 44 points in the second half, but they still ended up with the one point loss.  Issac McBride put up 24 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against UMKC, it wasn’t the most dominant game, but they were able to secure the 73-67. 

Overall, this season, Oral Roberts sits with a 6-17 record, and they have gone 7-12 against the spread. The over is 11-8 so far this season. Oral Roberts is averaging 74.9 points, while their defense is giving up 78.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 163rd in the leagu,e while the defense is ranked 335th. The offense for most of the season hasn’t been an issue, it’s been the lack of playing any sort of defense that has killed the team. There are three different players that are averaging at least 11.3 points. 

North Dakota State Looks to Bounce Back

North Dakota has played pretty well this season, but they are coming off a loss in the last game. NDSU’s offense managed 74 points, but the defense gave up 85 points to Omaha, and that led to the defeat. Jacari White had a strong game, putting up 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. Two games ago against UMKC, NDSU scored 78 points, and they ended up winning by six points. 

NDSU overall sits with a 17-9 record overall, and they have gone 13-10 against the spread. The over has ht in 16 of the 23 games. NDSU is averaging 80.5 points, while their defense is giving up 73.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 40th in the league, while the defense is ranked 223rd. Jacksen Moni is averaging 19.8 points while shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why North Dakota State Will Beat Oral Roberts

• Oral Roberts has lost each of its last seven Thursday night games.
• North Dakota State has won each of its last three games against Oral Roberts.
• North Dakota State has won the first half in six of its last eight home games against Oral Roberts at Scheels Center.

North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts Prediction

Give me NDSU here. North Dakota’s offense is averaging 80.5 points per game, and now they get to face off against a terrible defense as Oral Roberts is giving up 78.4 points per game. They are also shooting 40.15 percent from deep, and they are going to light it up from deep here. Oral Roberts will score, but they aren’t going to score enough to keep this game close. Back NDSU to win this game and cover the spread here.