The Green Bay Phoenix (9-8, 3-1 Hor) will be at the Athletics Center Orena to challenge the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (7-11, 3-2 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Golden Grizzlies lost a close one to the Milwaukee Panthers, 67-64, while the Phoenix got blown out by the Detroit Titans, 101-83.
Green Bay had a free throw rate of 0.355 (above their season average of 0.250) while Oakland had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 25.0). James Beck played well for Oakland, finishing with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Kam Hankerson, meanwhile played a key role for Green Bay with 17 points.
The Phoenix dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent game, Green Bay won 96-90. Green Bay’s 0.304 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Oakland, who had a rate of 0.221. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oakland could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Golden Grizzlies rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while Green Bay ranks 259th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a matchup of contrasting paces as the quick-paced Phoenix rank fifth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Grizzlies rank 292nd.
Green Bay vs. Oakland ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Oakland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Green Bay ranks 70th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Oakland ranks 250th (29.3).
- The Phoenix rank 26th in steals per game (8.4) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 155th (5.4).
- Oakland ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Green Bay ranks 70th (3.1).
- The Phoenix average 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. The Golden Grizzlies rank 218th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
- Oakland ranks 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Green Bay ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 87.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 89.0 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
- The Golden Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.6 for the season.