Who's Playing

Oral Roberts @ Denver

Current Records: Oral Roberts 11-3; Denver 10-5

What to Know

The Denver Pioneers haven't won a game against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles since Feb. 20 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Pioneers and Oral Roberts will face off in a Summit battle at 3 p.m. ET at Hamilton Gymnasium. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

On Thursday Denver capped 2022 off with an 85-83 win over the UMKC Kangaroos.

Speaking of close games: it was close, but on Thursday the Golden Eagles capped 2022 off with a 92-89 victory over the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks.

Denver have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10.5-point spread they are up against. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Thursday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The wins brought Denver up to 10-5 and Oral Roberts to 11-3. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Pioneers rank fourth in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 51.10% on the season. The Golden Eagles have displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they come into the contest boasting the seventh most points per game in college basketball at 85.4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hamilton Gymnasium -- Denver, Colorado
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Golden Eagles are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Pioneers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Golden Eagles as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Denver have won eight out of their last 15 games against Oral Roberts.

  • Jan 29, 2022 - Oral Roberts 89 vs. Denver 80
  • Dec 30, 2021 - Oral Roberts 83 vs. Denver 66
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Oral Roberts 91 vs. Denver 82
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Oral Roberts 88 vs. Denver 84
  • Feb 20, 2020 - Denver 100 vs. Oral Roberts 96
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Oral Roberts 86 vs. Denver 77
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Oral Roberts 78 vs. Denver 65
  • Jan 20, 2019 - Denver 74 vs. Oral Roberts 58
  • Mar 04, 2018 - Denver 90 vs. Oral Roberts 88
  • Feb 18, 2018 - Denver 66 vs. Oral Roberts 65
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Denver 73 vs. Oral Roberts 64
  • Jan 31, 2017 - Denver 93 vs. Oral Roberts 69
  • Dec 28, 2016 - Denver 77 vs. Oral Roberts 73
  • Feb 19, 2016 - Oral Roberts 62 vs. Denver 58
  • Jan 06, 2016 - Denver 78 vs. Oral Roberts 75