Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Prediction

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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (2-3) will be at home in the Athletics Center Orena when they square off with the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (2-5). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Golden Grizzlies were victorious over the James Madison Dukes, 77-69, while the Golden Eagles lost big to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 87-66.

Oakland dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.252) and a turnover percentage of 14.2 (worse than their season average of 11.9). For those same stats, James Madison recorded marks of 0.066 and 15.6, respectively. Oral Roberts, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.180 (above their season average of 0.177). Oakland received a boost from Brad Brechting, who put up 17 points and seven rebounds. Kevin Obanor, meanwhile led the way for Oral Roberts, putting up 16 points and seven rebounds.

The Golden Grizzlies won the lone game between these two teams last year, 93-86. Getting to the free throw line was one of Oakland’s largest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, while Oral Roberts went just 14 times.

Of the Golden Eagles’ 3 games that accepted bets, two have gone under the projected point total. Oral Roberts heads into the game with records of 2-5 straight up (SU) and 1-2 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Oral Roberts, games involving the Golden Grizzlies have a tendency to go over the total (66.7 percent). Moreover, Oakland owns records of 2-3 SU and 1-2 ATS.

The high-powered offense of Oakland will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Oral Roberts. Dating back to last season, the Golden Grizzlies rank 98th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Eagles are 329th in defensive efficiency. The Golden Grizzlies figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. ,

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Oakland ranks 10th in assists per game (17.2) while Oral Roberts ranks 300th in assists allowed per game (16.4).
  • The Golden Grizzlies average 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 182nd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • Oral Roberts ranks 182nd in steals allowed per game (6.4) while Oakland ranks 258th (7.1).
  • The Golden Grizzlies rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 218th (22.9).
  • Oral Roberts averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Oakland ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).