The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-2) welcome the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-2) to Convocation Center. The Huskies look to extend their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Huskies defeated the SIUE Cougars 68-64, while the Golden Grizzlies beat the Hartford Hawks 60-50.
Oakland dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.277) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (below their season average of 33.1). Hartford recorded marks of 0.069 and 15.0, respectively, for those same stats. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, out-rebounded SIUE. The Huskies had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. three), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 23) and total rebounds (37 vs. 26). Northern Illinois was lifted by Eugene German, who contributed 23 points. Meanwhile, Xavier Hill-Mais led the way for Oakland, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Huskies won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 92-72. Northern Illinois had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.759 vs. 0.534). Oakland, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (10-14; 71.4 percent).
Points at the line could be scarce for Northern Illinois in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Huskies rank 285th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.205, while Oakland ranks 40th in FTA rate allowed (0.188).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Oakland ranks 10th in assists per game (16.8) while Northern Illinois ranks 282nd (11.0).
- The Huskies rank 137th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 264th (33.6).
- The Huskies rank 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 187th (6.7).
- Oakland ranks 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Northern Illinois ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
