Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Fairfield Stags Betting Prediction

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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-5) will travel to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to clash with the Fairfield Stags (2-6). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Fairfield Stags ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Stags were blown out by the 24th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 90-57, while the Golden Grizzlies lost a winnable game to the Toledo Rockets, 87-86.

Oakland had a much better turnover percentage (3.9 vs. 17.6) while Fairfield had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 16.5). Fairfield was lifted by Jonathan Kasibabu, who finished with 14 points. Xavier Hill-Mais played a key role for Oakland with 30 points and nine rebounds.

There’s a decent chance that Oakland struggles to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Fairfield ranks 97th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while Oakland has forced the 75th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).

Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Fairfield Stags ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Oakland ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while Fairfield ranks 224th (2.6).
  • The Golden Grizzlies rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Stags rank 95th (20.7).
  • Oakland ranks 212th in rebounds per game (34.9) while Fairfield ranks 282nd (33.4).
  • The Stags rank 106th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 259th (7.1).
  • Fairfield averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. Oakland ranks 268th in assists allowed per game (14.9).