The Toledo Rockets (4-2) will be at home in Savage Arena when they take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-3). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Rockets had no trouble getting past the Northwestern Ohio Racers, 100-41, while the Golden Grizzlies were blown out by the Northern Illinois Huskies, 74-50.
Toledo dominated every stat category in the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 18.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 30.2). Northwestern Ohio was 31.2 and 21.4, respectively, for those same stats. Oakland, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-20; 85.0 percent). Toledo was led by Dylan Alderson, who finished with 30 points and six rebounds. Xavier Hill-Mais, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Oakland with 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Rockets won the only contest between these two teams last year, 87-86. Toledo did a great job of getting and making free throws (21-25; 84.0 percent). Oakland, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (5.1 vs. 17.6).
The high-powered offense of Toledo will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Oakland. Since the 2018-19 season, the Rockets rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Grizzlies are 300th in defensive efficiency. The Rockets should have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Golden Grizzlies rank 42nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.270), while the Rockets rank 16th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.173).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Toledo Rockets Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Toledo ranks 15th in assists per game (16.5) while Oakland ranks 295th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Rockets rank 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 191st (2.9).
- Oakland ranks 194th in steals per game (6.0) while Toledo ranks 231st (5.6).
- The Rockets rank 16th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 257th (33.6).
- Toledo ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Oakland ranks 228th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).