The Detroit Titans (10-17, 7-8 Hor) will be at the Athletics Center Orena to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-16, 8-7 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Detroit Titans at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Grizzlies were victorious over the Milwaukee Panthers, 89-73, while the Titans fell to the Green Bay Phoenix, 82-73.
The Golden Grizzlies had 11 steals and held the Panthers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.475 (below the 0.536 mark opponents have averaged against Oakland this season). Detroit, meanwhile, forced Green Bay into a turnover percentage of 22.4 (above their season average of 14.3). Oakland’s Xavier Hill-Mais had a good game, putting up 15 points and 11 rebounds. Antoine Davis was a key piece for Detroit with 22 points.
In their first matchup this season, Hill-Mais led the Golden Grizzlies to a 79-73 win. He put up 22 points and five rebounds. Oakland had a better free throw rate (0.211 vs. 0.130). Detroit, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 24.2).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Oakland should have a substantial advantage. The elite Golden Grizzlies offense ranks 33rd in the NCAA in that metric at 0.548, while the bottom-tier Detroit defense is ranked 307th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.533). The Titans should have an edge in terms of ball protection. They rank 60th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent). Conversely, the Golden Grizzlies force the 89th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.8 percent).
Detroit vs. Oakland Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Oakland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oakland ranks 15th in assists per game (16.9) while Detroit ranks 270th in assists allowed per game (19.1).
- The Golden Grizzlies rank 203rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.9) while the Titans rank 289th (39.5).
- The Golden Grizzlies average 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 68th in the country. The Titans rank 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Detroit ranks 26th in steals per game (8.0) while Oakland ranks 154th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
- The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 5.3 for the season.
