The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (5-8) welcome the Detroit Titans (2-10) to Athletics Center Orena. The Titans can snap a seven-game road losing streak. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Detroit Titans vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Grizzlies lost a tough one against the Fairfield Stags, 61-59, while the Titans dismantled the SIUE Cougars, 81-55.
Detroit played a perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 25.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.433). For those same stats, SIUE recorded marks of 27.0 and 0.412, respectively. Oakland, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (10-14; 71.4 percent). Brad Brechting was a key piece for Oakland with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Antoine Davis, meanwhile led the way for Detroit, contributing 35 points.
The Golden Grizzlies dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent game, Oakland won 95-75. Oakland had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.691 vs. 0.426). Detroit, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 14.5). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The physical Oakland offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this battle. The Golden Grizzlies rank 62nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.267, while Detroit ranks 265th in FTA rate allowed (0.245).
Detroit Titans at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Detroit averages 28.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. Oakland ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (28.9).
- The Golden Grizzlies rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Titans rank 102nd (3.7).
- Detroit averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 144th in the country. Oakland ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Golden Grizzlies average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Titans rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- Oakland ranks 152nd in assists per game (12.1) while Detroit ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (17.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 13.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
