Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs North Dakota State Bison Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 5 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/05/2026, 02:25 AM ET

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and North Dakota State Bison meet in the Summit League Championship Quarterfinal on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game will be televised on Midco Sports Net. According to DraftKings, North Dakota State enters as an 8.5-point favorite with the total set at 146.5. For more betting analysis and predictions on today's matchups, be sure to check out our free college basketball picks.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Bring Winning Streak into Quarterfinal

Oral Roberts enters the Summit League Championship quarterfinal with a 10-22 overall record and a 4-12 conference record. The Golden Eagles advanced to this round after recently winning over Kansas City 84-62 in the Summit League first round. Over their last five games, Oral Roberts has recently won over Kansas City twice, Denver, and South Dakota while recently losing to Omaha.

The Golden Eagles average 73.3 points per game while allowing 77.6 points per contest this season. Oral Roberts shoots 43% from the field, averages 34.5 rebounds per game, and records 11.7 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 3.4 blocks and 6.0 steals per game, though they have struggled at times to contain high-powered offenses throughout the season.

In their opening-round win over Kansas City, Ty Harper led the Golden Eagles with 22 points while shooting 7-of-14 from the field, providing the offensive spark for the team. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams led Oral Roberts on the boards with eight rebounds, helping the Golden Eagles dominate the rebounding battle 43-32. Oral Roberts also shot an impressive 48% from three-point range, and if they can maintain that level of perimeter shooting in this matchup, they could keep the game competitive despite facing the top-seeded Bison.

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North Dakota State Bison Enter Tournament as Contender

North Dakota State comes into this Summit League Championship quarterfinal with a 24-7 overall record and a dominant 14-2 mark in Summit League play, earning a bye into this round of the tournament. The Bison have been playing strong basketball down the stretch, as they have recently won over North Dakota twice, Kansas City, and South Dakota State while recently losing to St. Thomas.

North Dakota State has been one of the most efficient offensive teams in the conference this season, averaging 81.5 points per game while allowing just 70.6 points per contest. The Bison shoot 47% from the field, average 36.0 rebounds per game, and record 15.7 assists per contest, highlighting their strong ball movement. Defensively, they also average 8.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per game, which allows them to create turnovers and transition opportunities.

In their most recent victory over North Dakota, Tay Smith delivered a dominant performance with 28 points on 9-of-16 shooting, while also leading the team on the glass with six rebounds. Trevian Carson added seven assists, helping orchestrate the offense in a game where North Dakota State shot 57% from the field and 55% from three-point range. With the benefit of rest from the bye and a highly efficient offensive attack, the Bison enter this matchup with a clear advantage.

Oral Roberts vs North Dakota State Pick

Oral Roberts vs North Dakota State Spread Pick

North Dakota State -8.5

North Dakota State has been one of the most consistent teams in the Summit League this season, and their balanced offensive attack should give them the edge in this matchup. The Bison shoot efficiently, move the ball well, and create scoring opportunities through strong perimeter shooting. Oral Roberts has momentum after winning the first-round game, but the Golden Eagles will face a much tougher defensive unit here. With the rest advantage and superior offensive efficiency, North Dakota State should be able to cover the spread.

Oral Roberts vs North Dakota State Total Pick

Over 146.5

I like the over in this matchup because North Dakota State plays at an efficient offensive pace and averages more than 80 points per game. Oral Roberts also has the ability to score when their perimeter shots are falling, as shown in their first-round performance. With the Bison likely pushing the tempo and the Golden Eagles needing to keep up offensively, I expect enough scoring opportunities on both sides to push this game past the total.

Final Score Prediction: North Dakota State 84, Oral Roberts 72

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