IUPUI Jaguars vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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The IUPUI Jaguars (5-16, 1-7 Hor) will be at the Athletics Center Orena to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (7-14, 2-6 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

IUPUI Jaguars at Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Golden Grizzlies got blown out by the UIC Flames, 80-50, while the Jaguars fell to the Detroit Titans, 76-64.

IUPUI had a better effective field goal percentage (0.470 vs. 0.492) while Oakland had a better free throw rate (0.109 vs. 0.036). Oakland received a boost from Xavier Hill-Mais, who recorded 12 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Marcus Burk played well for IUPUI, finishing with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Golden Grizzlies won the last contest 72-63. Oakland’s 0.148 free throw rate was their largest strength over IUPUI, who had a rate of 0.100. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

Points at the line might be few and far between for IUPUI in this meeting. The Jaguars currently rank 248th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.204, while Oakland ranks 45th in FTA rate allowed (0.174).

IUPUI Jaguars vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Odds Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – IUPUI, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Oakland ranks 115th in assists per game (13.4) while IUPUI ranks 243rd in assists allowed per game (16.5).
  • The Jaguars average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. The Golden Grizzlies rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Jaguars rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 279th in three pointers allowed per game (27.4).
  • Oakland ranks 130th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1) while IUPUI ranks 230th (38.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Golden Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 4.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (7.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (7.8 above their season average).