In this article, we will formulate an Ole Miss vs Oral Roberts Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, November 21st, at The Pavilion.
Perfect Start for Ole Miss
Although every game hasn’t been perfect Ole Miss still hasn’t lost a game yet this season. In the last game against Colorado State, Ole Miss scored 84 points and they ended up cruising to the blowout victory. At halftime, they were up 45-26 and although the defense wasn’t as good in the second half, they still picked up the win. Jaylen Murray had quite the game, putting up 16 points, six assists, and two rebounds. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. Ole Miss is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 61.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 210th while the defense is ranked 42nd.
Why Ole Miss Will Beat Oral Roberts
- Ole Miss has won each of its last 13 night games at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oral Roberts has lost each of its last three road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Oral Roberts has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against non-conference opponents.
How Does Oral Roberts Bounce Back
Oral Roberts faced off against Belmont in the last game and it was an ugly game. Oral Roberts scored 80 points, but the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, Oral Roberts was up 45-31, but in the second half they were awful and that led to the blowout defeat. Sam Alajiki had a strong game putting up 28 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Isaac McBride had a strong game putting up 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Oral Roberts is averaging 81 points while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 136th while the defense is ranked 203rd. Oral Roberts will play Missouri State, Northern Arizona, Idaho State, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State next
Ole Miss vs Oral Roberts Prediction
Ole Miss and Oral Roberts are going to be involved in a higher-scoring game. Oral Roberts is an elite offensive team, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Oral Roberts’s defense was especially bad in the second half of the last game, and they are going to really struggle to defend again here. Ole Miss is going to have no issue running up the score here. Back the over to cash here.