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South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Picks and Predictions – Saturday, February 14, 2026
South Dakota State travels to the Mabee Center in Tulsa to face Oral Roberts on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET. This one sets up as a classic road-favorite handicap: South Dakota State is laying a mid-range number, while Oral Roberts is getting enough points to make any late-game volatility matter.
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When a favorite is in the -5.5 range, bettors are usually deciding whether the better team can play clean enough to win by two possessions, or if the underdog can keep it to a one-score game deep into the final stretch. That puts extra emphasis on turnovers, defensive rebounding, and late-game free throw execution.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Odds
These are the current betting lines for this matchup, and bettors should monitor updated latest college basketball odds leading up to tip in case of late movement.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | -241 | -5.5 (-110) | Over 146.5 (-110) / Under 146.5 (-110) |
| Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | +189 | +5.5 (-113) | Over 146.5 (-110) / Under 146.5 (-110) |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Form
South Dakota State’s angle as a road favorite usually comes down to shot quality and pace control. If the Jackrabbits can get efficient looks early in possessions without getting sped up, they’re positioned well to cover -5.5 because they can build a working margin and avoid the kind of empty-trip stretches that invite a home underdog back into the game.
The biggest “cover signal” for South Dakota State is ball security. If the Jackrabbits limit live-ball turnovers, they can force Oral Roberts to score more often in the half court, which makes it harder for the Golden Eagles to create the quick bursts that flip spreads in this range. The other key is finishing possessions with rebounds—nothing kills a road favorite ticket faster than giving up extra possessions via offensive boards.
Before betting, check the South Dakota State Jackrabbits injury report and review recent trends on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits team page. Any rotation change matters more on the road, especially if it affects primary ball-handling or interior depth.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Form
Oral Roberts as a home underdog has a straightforward path to covering: keep the game possession-by-possession, avoid prolonged scoring droughts, and generate just enough disruption defensively to prevent South Dakota State from playing comfortably.
With +5.5 in hand, Oral Roberts doesn’t need to dominate. They need to avoid the bad four-minute segment where the favorite strings together stops, gets a couple transition chances, and turns a 2-point game into a 10-point gap. If the Golden Eagles can keep their defensive rebounding solid and take care of the ball, they can stay within a couple possessions and give themselves a realistic backdoor (or outright) chance late.
As always, confirm availability before you lock in a side. Check the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles injury report and the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles team page for recent form context.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is likely to be decided by execution more than explosiveness. In spreads around -5.5, the “hidden” stats show up fast.
Turnovers and transition: If Oral Roberts can turn South Dakota State over and convert those mistakes into early points, the underdog becomes very live. If South Dakota State keeps turnovers low and forces half-court possessions, it’s easier for the Jackrabbits to steadily build a margin.
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Rebounding and second chances: Extra possessions are a spread swing. If Oral Roberts is getting second looks, it shortens the favorite’s path to separation. If South Dakota State is cleaning the glass, the road favorite can control the scoreboard even without a great shooting night.
Late-game free throws: With a number like 5.5, the final 90 seconds can decide everything. A 4-point game becomes a 7-point game quickly if the favorite makes free throws, and it becomes a 2-point game quickly if the underdog gets a stop and hits a quick three. That’s why a disciplined closing stretch matters so much here.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Predictions and Best Bets
My best bet is South Dakota State -5.5 (-110).
This is a price point where the favorite’s consistency tends to win out if they’re clean with the ball and can control the defensive glass. Oral Roberts can absolutely hang around at home, but taking the Jackrabbits implies they’ll be the more stable team across 40 minutes and execute well enough late to avoid letting this land on a one-possession margin.
If you’re looking for an alternate approach, the moneyline at -241 is the safer expression of “South Dakota State wins,” but you’re paying a lot for it. The better value is laying the points and trusting the favorite to close.
The total at 146.5 is playable, but it’s the secondary angle here. If South Dakota State covers, it can happen in both a moderately paced game (steady efficiency) or a faster one (more possessions). I’d rather stick to the side and avoid total variance tied to whistles and late-game fouling.
Best Bet: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -5.5 (-110).
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