The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (9-11, 5-2 Hor) will be at Indiana Farmers Coliseum to meet the IUPUI Jaguars (11-9, 3-4 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Jaguars lost to the Milwaukee Panthers, 64-57, while the Golden Grizzlies were victorious over the Detroit Titans, 79-73.
The Golden Grizzlies had a better free throw rate (0.211 vs. 0.130) and held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.464 (below the 0.564 mark opponents have averaged against Oakland this season). IUPUI, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 25.8). Camron Justice was a key piece for IUPUI with 17 points. Meanwhile, Xavier Hill-Mais had a good outing for Oakland, finishing with 22 points and five rebounds.
The Golden Grizzlies edged out the Jaguars in this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the most recent matchup, Oakland won 62-55. The Golden Grizzlies’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Jaguars. Oakland had a rate of 15.5, while IUPUI posted a mark of 19.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the up-tempo Jaguars (ranked 81st in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Golden Grizzlies (258th in possessions per game).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. IUPUI Jaguars ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iupui, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- IUPUI ranks 76th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Oakland ranks 268th (29.8).
- The Golden Grizzlies average 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- The Jaguars rank 104th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 232nd (16.1).
- Oakland ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while IUPUI ranks 142nd (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
