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The Summit League race heats up as Oral Roberts travels to Brookings to face South Dakota State on Saturday, January 31. The Jackrabbits have quietly put together one of the best home-court records in the league, while the Golden Eagles are looking to shake off a midseason skid and stay near the top of the standings.
South Dakota State (14–8, 7–2 Summit) enters as a slight favorite, riding a 5-game home win streak and shooting the ball efficiently in conference play. Oral Roberts (13–9, 6–3 Summit) has been less consistent, especially on the road, where their offense tends to go cold. This matchup has title implications and offers betting angles on both the side and total.
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Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | +125 | +2.5 (-110) | O 154.5 (-112) |
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | -150 | -2.5 (-110) | U 154.5 (-108) |
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Form
Oral Roberts plays fast and fires from deep — nearly 47% of their shots come from three. They’re one of the top perimeter-scoring teams in the Summit, but when the threes don’t fall, their offense dries up quickly. They’ve struggled in close games lately due to defensive lapses and missed free throws late.
Rebounding has also been a weak point, especially against physical frontcourts. They allow too many second-chance opportunities and often get outscored in the paint. Still, they can win any game if they get hot early — and they do have the shooting to pull off road upsets.
Check the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles injury report for rotation updates. You can also review pace and scoring splits at the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles stats and results.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Form
The Jackrabbits are rolling right now. They’ve been dominant at home, averaging over 80 points per game and shooting above 40% from deep in league play. Their offensive execution is sharp — crisp passing, smart shot selection, and plenty of high-percentage looks.
Defensively, they’re not elite, but they rotate well and rebound effectively. They’ve also shown they can dictate tempo — they’re comfortable running but can slow it down and grind if needed. At home, they’ve led at the half in eight of their last nine.
For injury news, check the South Dakota State Jackrabbits injury report. And for full team metrics, visit the South Dakota State Jackrabbits schedule and stats.
Oral Roberts vs South Dakota State Matchup Breakdown
Both teams like to score and push tempo — but SDSU is more balanced, and they’re tougher inside. Oral Roberts lives and dies by the three, and while that can create value as a dog, it also leads to volatility.
Matchup angles:
- SDSU is 8–1 SU at home this season
- Oral Roberts shoots 77% FT but struggles defensively in transition
- Jackrabbits +6.2 rebounding margin in conference play
- SDSU has covered 5 of its last 6 in the Summit
If Oral Roberts is hitting early, the game gets wild. But SDSU has more paths to a win and cover.
Oral Roberts vs South Dakota State Predictions and Best Bets
I’m leaning South Dakota State -2.5. The home-court edge matters here, and their recent form suggests they’re in rhythm. Oral Roberts could make it interesting from deep, but they haven’t been reliable enough away from home to back as a dog in this spot.
The total is tricky — 154.5 is high, but both teams rank top-three in Summit pace. If the shooting is average, it goes Under. But with these two? Slight lean Over based on volume alone.
Best Bet: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -2.5 (-110).
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