The Summit League tournament opens Wednesday, with a first-round game featuring the #9 Kansas City Roos taking on the #8 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. Kansas City enters this first-round game with a disappointing 4-26 record, including a 1-15 mark in league play. Oral Roberts, by comparison, has performed modestly better at 9-22 and 4-12 in Summit League action. These teams have met twice this season, and Oral Roberts has taken both contests, and they will try to complete a three-game sweep and advance with a win in this Kansas City vs Oral Roberts contest.
Our Kansas City vs Oral Roberts Pick
Pick: Oral Roberts -8.5 ATS PRO
Confidence: 3.5 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Kansas City Roos @ Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- Date & Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Broadcast: Summit League Network
Key Storylines
- Oral Roberts dominated Kansas City in their most recent meeting, winning 94-70 in a game where they shot 59% overall and had three players reach 20 points, indicating an offensive edge going into the tournament.
- Kansas City has struggled all season with a 4-26 overall record and a 1-15 conference mark. They have just one win over a Division I opponent this season, with their other three wins coming against teams from lower divisions.
- Oral Roberts has won three of its last five games and enters the contest as a favorite at around -8.5 points on the spread.
Key Players
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- Ty Harper – Harper led the Golden Eagles with 27 points and six assists in the last meeting against Kansas City, showing he can take over offensively and create for others. He is one of the key catalysts for ORU’s scoring.
- Connor Dow – Added 20 points and eight rebounds in that same game, giving Oral Roberts strength in both scoring and board control.
- Luke Gray – Scored 20 points with strong outside shooting, showcasing his ability to stretch the defense and balance ORU’s attack against the Roos.
Kansas City Roos
- Karmello Branch – Led Kansas City with 22 points in the previous matchup, providing a scoring threat that the Roos need for success.
- Jayson Petty – Scored 18 points and contributed effort off the bench, but will need a similar outing to keep the Roos competitive.
- CJ Evans – Plays significant minutes and chips in scoring. His ability to impact the game will be important to Kansas City’s competitiveness.
Stat Comparison
Stat | Kansas City | Oral Roberts |
|---|
Points per game | 69.6 | 73.3 |
Points Allowed per game | 83.9 | 78.1 |
Team Field Goal % | 41% | 43% |
Rebounds per game | 33.4 | 34.5 |
Assists per game | 12.0 | 11.7 |
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Oral Roberts has swept the season series against Kansas City, winning both prior meetings, including a recent dominant 94-70 victory.
- Kansas City has the worst record in Division I men's basketball against the spread at 5-22.
- Oral Roberts is 12-16 against the spread this season.
Kansas City vs Oral Roberts Model Projection
Score Projection: Kansas City 68 – Oral Roberts 80 ATS PRO
Win Probability: Kansas City 22%, Oral Roberts 78% ATS PRO
Final Thoughts
Oral Roberts enters this first round Summit League tournament game with clear confidence from recent wins and statistical edges in key areas. With Kansas City struggling for consistency and having already been beaten twice by this opponent, the Golden Eagles are well-positioned to cover the spread and advance. I expect Oral Roberts to control tempo and take advantage of their offensive depth, making them a solid pick here.
More College Basketball Picks
Affiliate DisclosureATS.io uses affiliate links. If you sign up through a link on this page, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Rankings are based on hands-on testing and published criteria, and affiliate relationships do not determine placement.
