The Hartford Hawks (3-1) will travel to the Athletics Center Orena to challenge the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Hartford Hawks at Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Grizzlies were blown out by the seventh-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 80-50, while the Hawks were victorious over the Gordon College Fighting Scots, 86-79.
The Hawks had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 26.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.228). Oakland, on the other hand, held Maryland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (below their season average of 38.2). Oakland was lifted by Xavier Hill-Mais, who recorded 18 points. Meanwhile, Moses Flowers fueled Hartford with 19 points and five rebounds.
The Hawks won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 87-82. Hartford was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Hawks made 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent), while the Golden Grizzlies were just 6-10 (60.0 percent).
The high-powered offense of Oakland will clash against the mid-tier defense of Hartford. Dating back to last season, the Golden Grizzlies rank 78th in offensive efficiency, while the Hawks are 228th in defensive efficiency. The Golden Grizzlies figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Hartford Hawks vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Hartford ranks 111th in assists per game (14.0) while Oakland ranks 281st in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- The Golden Grizzlies rank 182nd in blocks per game (2.9) while the Hawks rank 249th (2.2).
- Oakland ranks 275th in rebounds per game (33.3) while Hartford ranks 302nd (32.0).
- The Hawks rank 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Hartford averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 89th in the nation. Oakland ranks 178th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
