The Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) will travel to the Athletics Center Orena to square off with the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (0-1). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Golden Grizzlies lost a close one to the Toledo Rockets, 87-86, while the Broncos lost big to the Ole Miss Rebels, 90-64.
Western Michigan did a fantastic job of making free throws (17-21; 81.0 percent) while Oakland had a much better turnover percentage (3.9 vs. 17.6). Xavier Hill-Mais played well for Oakland, recording 30 points and nine rebounds. Western Michigan received a boost from Jared Printy, who contributed 17 points.
The Golden Grizzlies won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 78-73. The Golden Grizzlies’ 31.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Broncos, who had a mark of 25.0.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the up-tempo Golden Grizzlies will look to push the more grind-it-out Broncos. Dating back to last season, the Golden Grizzlies rank 67th in possessions per game while the Broncos are 218th. Ball security should be an advantage for the Broncos. They rank 35th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the Golden Grizzlies have forced the 76th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.1 percent).
Western Michigan vs. Oakland ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Oakland ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Western Michigan ranks 280th (24.6).
- The Broncos rank 83rd in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 230th (4.2).
- Western Michigan ranks 149th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Oakland ranks 205th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Golden Grizzlies rank 13th in assists per game (17.0) while the Broncos rank 198th (12.9).
- Western Michigan ranks 70th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Oakland ranks 249th (7.3).
