The James Madison Dukes (4-1) will travel to the Athletics Center Orena to meet the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (1-3). The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
James Madison Dukes vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Grizzlies dismantled the Defiance Yellow Jackets, 91-47, while the Dukes fell to the Citadel Bulldogs, 91-82.
Oakland dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.240 (below their season average of 0.255) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.790 (above their season average of 0.481). For those same stats, Defiance had marks of 0.088 and 0.368, respectively. James Madison, on the other hand, held Citadel to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 32.5). Oakland received a boost from Jaevin Cumberland, who finished with 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Zach Jacobs, meanwhile had a solid performance for James Madison, putting up 12 points and 18 rebounds.
The physical Oakland offense could be living from the foul line in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, the Golden Grizzlies rank 62nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.271, while James Madison ranks 312th in FTA rate allowed (0.284). ,
James Madison Dukes at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – Oakland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Oakland ranks 11th in assists per game (17.1) while James Madison ranks 261st (12.2).
- The Dukes rank 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 236th (4.1).
- James Madison averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 121st in the NCAA. Oakland ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Dukes average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. The Golden Grizzlies rank 249th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Oakland ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while James Madison ranks 162nd (21.8).
