The Wright State Raiders (12-3, 2-0 Hor) and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (6-8, 1-0 Hor) battle at Athletics Center Orena. The Raiders will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Wright State Raiders vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Golden Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Titans 78-69, while the Raiders beat the Milwaukee Panthers 82-70.
The Raiders held the Panthers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.5 (below their season average of 30.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.634 (above their season average of 0.513). Meanwhile, Oakland’s 0.588 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 0.364. The Golden Grizzlies’ mark was above their season average of 0.460, while the Titans’ was below their season average of 0.443. Oakland’s Xavier Hill-Mais led the way, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds. Loudon Love played a key role for Wright State with 16 points and nine rebounds.
The Raiders dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Wright State won 76-62. Wright State out-rebounded Oakland. The Raiders had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 4), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 23) and total rebounds (36 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This game should be a battle of opposite tempos. Wright State has preferred to play fast (36th in possessions per game), while Oakland has been more half-court-oriented (318th in possessions per game).
Wright State at Oakland Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (9.5) while Oakland ranks 183rd (14.1).
- The Raiders average 41.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the country. The Golden Grizzlies rank 130th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- Oakland is 28th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Wright State is 45th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Raiders average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 132nd in the country. The Golden Grizzlies rank 269th in three pointers allowed per game (30.1).
- Wright State ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Oakland ranks 158th (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.0, up from 11.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
