North Dakota State Bison vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Picks and Predictions January 3rd 2026

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North Dakota State returns home Saturday in a favorable Summit League spot. The Bison are 11-5 overall and dominant in Fargo with an 8-1 home record. They have created separation at home through efficient shooting and consistent perimeter scoring. You can track live pricing and movement on the NCAA basketball odds page.

Oral Roberts enters at 5-11 and has struggled away from home, sitting 1-8 on the road. The Golden Eagles have shown flashes offensively, but defensive consistency and rebounding have limited their ability to close gaps against stronger conference teams.

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North Dakota State opened as a double-digit favorite and currently sits at −13.5, a number driven by the Bison’s home efficiency and Oral Roberts’ road profile. The moneyline reflects the mismatch, with North Dakota State heavily favored.

The total is set at 146.5, accounting for North Dakota State’s scoring balance and Oral Roberts’ ability to hit from the perimeter. For similar Summit League matchups and market trends, the college basketball previews page offers useful context.

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Matchup Breakdown

Oral Roberts’ path to staying competitive starts at the line and from deep. The Golden Eagles shoot free throws well and average more than eight made threes per game. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams and Ty Harper give them scoring options, but limiting turnovers is critical against a disciplined home defense.

North Dakota State’s advantage is efficiency and depth. The Bison shoot well from the floor and from three, averaging more than 10 made triples per game. Treyson Anderson, Markhi Strickland, and Damari Wheeler-Thomas provide balanced scoring, while Trevian Carson facilitates offense with steady assist numbers. If the Bison control tempo early, the margin grows.

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Injuries and Conditions

Oral Roberts

No major rotation injuries reported.
Full details: Oral Roberts team page

North Dakota State

No significant absences entering Saturday.
Full details: North Dakota State team page

This is an indoor matchup, so conditions will not affect pace or shooting.

Best Bets and Prediction

North Dakota State’s home shooting and depth should dictate the game. Oral Roberts can score in stretches, but sustaining offense against a set defense is difficult over 40 minutes.

Projected Score: North Dakota State 80, Oral Roberts 70
Best Bet: Oral Roberts +13.5
Secondary Lean: Under 146.5, given Oral Roberts’ slower pace and half-court reliance

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