The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (8-15, 3-7 Hor) will be at BB&T Arena to clash against the Northern Kentucky Norse (16-7, 8-3 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Norse defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 65-56, while the Golden Grizzlies beat the Detroit Titans 77-64.
Oakland played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.248) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 29.1). Detroit was 0.232 and 27.8, respectively, for those same stats. Northern Kentucky, meanwhile, dominated every stat category in their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 29.9) and a free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.226). Milwaukee recorded marks of 11.4 and 0.208, respectively, for those same stats. Jalen Tate had a good outing for Northern Kentucky with 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Oakland received a boost from Rashad Williams, who had 37 points.
In their first matchup this season, Bryson Langdon led the Norse to a 75-64 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oakland. The Norse had a rate of 0.288, while the Golden Grizzlies posted a mark of 0.082.
Northern Kentucky could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Norse currently rank 52nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while Oakland is 289th in effective field goal percentage (0.474).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Northern Kentucky Norse Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Oakland ranks 286th in three pointers allowed per game (27.5).
- The Golden Grizzlies average 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 130th in the NCAA. The Norse rank 205th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- Northern Kentucky ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Oakland ranks 64th (2.9).
- The Norse average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 86th in the country. The Golden Grizzlies rank 227th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Northern Kentucky averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 44th in the country. Oakland ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
- The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 8.2 for the season.
