The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (14-16, 10-7 Hor) welcome the IUPUI Jaguars (16-14, 8-9 Hor) to Athletics Center Orena as the regular season comes to a close. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
IUPUI Jaguars vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Grizzlies defeated the UIC Flames, 86-72, while the Jaguars lost a winnable game to the Detroit Titans, 87-85.
Oakland dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.251) and a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 16.4). UIC recorded marks of 0.180 and 22.8, respectively, for those same stats. IUPUI, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (10-24; 41.7 percent). Oakland was led by Brad Brechting, who contributed 20 points and eight rebounds. Camron Justice played a pivotal role for IUPUI with 22 points.
In their first matchup this year, D.J. McCall led the Jaguars to a 73-71 victory. He produced 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists. IUPUI’s 0.206 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Oakland, who had a mark of 0.043.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Oakland figures to have a noteworthy edge. The sweet-shooting Golden Grizzlies offense ranks 31st in the nation in that metric at 0.551, while the suspect IUPUI defense is ranked 264th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520). Moreover, the Jaguars are among the country’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent). The Golden Grizzlies, meanwhile, rank 330th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 66.8 percent.
IUPUI Jaguars vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- IUPUI ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Oakland ranks 259th (31.6).
- The Jaguars rank 75th in steals per game (7.0) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 125th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Oakland blocks 2.9 opponent shots per game, which ranks 145th in the nation. IUPUI ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Jaguars average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 75th in the country. The Golden Grizzlies rank 233rd in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Oakland ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while IUPUI ranks 167th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 3.6 for the season.
