The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (6-11, 1-3 Hor) will be at the Wolstein Center to square off against the Cleveland State Vikings (7-10, 3-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Cleveland State Vikings Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Vikings were victorious over the Detroit Titans, 64-59, while the Golden Grizzlies lost a close one to the Youngstown State Penguins, 61-60.
Cleveland State played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.255 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.453). Detroit recorded marks of 0.152 and 0.371, respectively, for those same stats. Oakland, meanwhile, made nine of their 23 three pointers (39.1 percent). Cleveland State rallied around Craig Beaudion, who contributed 17 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Xavier Hill-Mais played well for Oakland, putting up 15 points.
The Golden Grizzlies dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, Oakland won 83-68. Oakland’s 0.367 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Cleveland State, who had a mark of 0.050. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Cleveland State Vikings Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Cleveland State ranks 135th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while Oakland ranks 261st (28.8).
- The Golden Grizzlies average 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the country. The Vikings rank 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Oakland averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Golden Grizzlies rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Vikings rank 153rd (5.2).
- Cleveland State averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the country. Oakland ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 8.9 for the season.
