The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (5-4) will travel to the Stroh Center to clash with the Bowling Green Falcons (6-2). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Falcons defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 76-69, while the Golden Grizzlies beat the Western Michigan Broncos 72-62.
The Golden Grizzlies made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.587 (above their season average of 0.466). Bowling Green, on the other hand, dominated every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.232 (above their season average of 0.224) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 28.3). Dartmouth was 0.069 and 9.1, respectively, for those same stats. Bowling Green was lifted by Dylan Frye, who recorded 30 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Xavier Hill-Mais was a key piece for Oakland with 26 points and nine rebounds.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite styles. Since the 2018-19 season, Bowling Green has preferred to play up-tempo (33rd in possessions per game), while Oakland has been more half-court-oriented (337th in possessions per game).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Bowling Green Falcons ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Oakland averages 33.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- The Falcons rank 119th in steals per game (6.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 247th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Oakland ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Bowling Green ranks 87th (3.0).
- The Falcons average 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 131st in the nation. The Golden Grizzlies rank 319th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- Bowling Green ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Oakland ranks 230th (15.3).