The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (11-13, 7-4 Hor) will be at the Ervin J. Nutter Center to clash with the Wright State Raiders (13-11, 7-4 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Wright State Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Raiders defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 79-74, while the Golden Grizzlies beat the Cleveland State Vikings 83-68.
Oakland dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.250) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.554). Cleveland State was 0.050 and 0.542, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Wright State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over IUPUI. The Raiders had a rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.263), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.197 (below their season average of 0.271). Wright State’s Mark Hughes had a good game, recording 13 points and seven rebounds. Oakland, meanwhile, received a boost from Brad Brechting, who contributed 32 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Loudon Love led the Raiders to an 89-73 win. He recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Wright State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Raiders had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. four) and total rebounds (38 vs. 29).
Wright State figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Raiders rank 96th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Grizzlies rank 348th in defensive efficiency.
Oakland vs. Wright State ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Oakland ranks 239th (15.8).
- The Raiders rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 82nd (6.0).
- The Raiders rank 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 166th (35.5).
- Oakland ranks 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Wright State ranks 109th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
- The Golden Grizzlies have outscored opponents by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Oakland has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
