Oral Roberts Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting
Oral Roberts is an excellent example of why March Madness Betting is so popular. Remember that the Golden Eagles entered the NCAA Tournament utterly ignored. Nobody but a few sharps had any idea who the Golden Eagles were. Now, Oral Roberts has everyone's full attention. Thus far, Oral Roberts has busted a lot of brackets and bankrolls. And they are in the Sweet Sixteen after a 47-year absence. By contrast, the gambling public much better knows Arkansas. Unlike Oral Roberts, the Razorbacks gained tremendous respect in the regular season. Arkansas brings one of the nation's highest scoring offenses to the Big Dance.
2020-21 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles At a Glance
National Championship Odds: +11500
Sweet Sixteen Matchup Odds:
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +11.5
Arkansas Razorbacks -11.5
Total: 159.5
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will face the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament. Tipoff time is 7:25 p.m. ET with television coverage on TBS. Arkansas opened as an 11-point favorite with a total set for 159.
Oral Roberts is 18-10 straight up, 16-9 vs. the line, and 17-8 over the total. The first-round saw the Golden Eagles stun Ohio State 75-72 as 15-point dogs. Oral Roberts then upset Florida 81-78 as 9-point dogs. And with that, Oral Roberts is in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1974. Concurrently the Golden Eagles have covered seven in a row, with eight of their last 11 going over the total. Overall, the Golden Eagles rank 13th for scoring offense and 296th for points allowed.
Sophomore guard Max Abmas is the Golden Eagles' primary weapon. This season he's averaging 24.5 points per game. Abmas has the hot hand in the Big Dance. In the win over Ohio State, Abmas scored 29 points and added five rebounds. And in the payout over Florida, Abmas scored 26 points with seven assists.
Arkansas has a record of 24-6 straight up, 19-9-1 against the spread, and 14-14-1 over/under. The Razorbacks have covered 12 of their last 15 NCAA basketball betting matchups. Seven of their last nine have gone under the total. Arkansas beat Colgate 85-68 as 8.5-point chalk in round one. And then, in the second round, the Razorbacks paid in a 68-66 win over Texas Tech as 2-point dogs. Both games went under the total. National metrics show Arkansas 7th out of 350 teams for scoring offense and 196th for points allowed.
Freshman guard Moses Moody leads Arkansas with 17.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Last game, he totaled 15 points and six rebounds against Arkansas. In the win over Colgate, Moody was limited to 12 points.
Oral Roberts is 11-3 against the spread as dogs. The Golden Eagles have covered five neutral court games in a row. And in non-conference action, Oral Roberts is 6-1 on the board. Oral Roberts is 11-3 over the total as a dog. The Golden Eagles are 5-2 to the over in non-conference action. And ORU is 3-2 over the line in neutral court games.
In non-conference games, Arkansas is 6-3-1 against the spread. As chalk, the Razorbacks are 15-6-1 vs. the line. The Hogs are 3-1 on the board in neutral court action. Arkansas is 9-12-1 under the total as a favorite. The Hogs have stayed under the total in four straight neutral court games.
Earlier this season, Oral Roberts covered an 87-76 loss to Arkansas as 19.5-point dogs. Over the total of 154.5 paid too. This series has gone over the total in its last two meetings.
For this Sweet Sixteen Saturday matchup, Oral Roberts is facing a daunting 2021 March Madness Betting task. Arkansas has the more profound talent and better roster depth with a vastly superior resume. Arkansas should wear down the Golden Eagles on Saturday.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Seasons (2000)
| SEASON |
RECORD |
NCAA TOURNAMENT RESULT |
| 2019-20 |
17-14 |
Tournament Cancelled |
| 2018-19 |
11-21 |
- |
| 2017-18 |
11-21 |
- |
| 2016-17 |
8-22 |
- |
| 2015-16 |
14-17 |
- |
| 2014-15 |
19-15 |
- |
| 2013-14 |
17-16 |
- |
| 2012-13 |
20-15 |
- |
| 2011-12 |
27-7 |
- |
| 2010-11 |
19-16 |
- |
| 2009-10 |
20-13 |
- |
| 2008-09 |
16-15 |
- |
| 2007-08 |
24-9 |
Lost First Round |
| 2006-07 |
23-11 |
Lost First Round |
| 2005-06 |
21-12 |
Lost First Round |
| 2004-05 |
25-8 |
- |
| 2003-04 |
17-11 |
- |
| 2002-03 |
18-10 |
- |
| 2001-02 |
17-14 |
- |
| 2000-01 |
10-19 |
- |
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