An eight-game home winning streak is on the line for the Wright State Raiders (20-5, 10-2 Hor) when they clash with the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (8-16, 3-8 Hor) at Ervin J. Nutter Center. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Wright State Raiders ATS Odds
In their last game, the Raiders beat the Detroit Titans, 98-86, while the Golden Grizzlies lost a close one to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 73-70.
The Raiders had a solid turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 14.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.511). Oakland, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (12-14; 85.7 percent). Bill Wampler played well for Wright State with 25 points and five rebounds. Oakland, meanwhile, rallied around Rashad Williams, who contributed 34 points.
In their first matchup this year, Wampler led the Raiders to a 96-69 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points. The Raiders’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Grizzlies. Wright State had a rate of 46.7, while Oakland posted a mark of 31.6.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the up-and-down Raiders (ranked 31st in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Golden Grizzlies (301st in possessions per game).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Wright State Raiders Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Oakland ranks 226th (15.0).
- The Raiders rank 108th in steals per game (6.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Raiders rank 98th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 279th (27.8).
- Wright State ranks 11th in rebounds per game (40.7) while Oakland ranks 178th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 10.9 for the season.
