The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-3) clash against the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-2) at the Athletics Center Orena. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last contest, they were topped by the James Madison Dukes, 78-74. One of James Madison’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-17 (94.1 percent), while the Huskies were 11-14 (78.6 percent). Eugene German was Northern Illinois’ leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The Golden Grizzlies defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in their last matchup, 87-76. The Golden Grizzlies made 26 of their 28 free throws (92.9 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 17.6). Jaevin Cumberland was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Oakland appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Golden Grizzlies rank 80th in offensive efficiency, while the Huskies rank 286th in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Northern Illinois holds records of 3-2 straight up (SU) and 2-0 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Huskies are involved, as two of their 2 games have ended over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Oakland owns records of 3-3 SU and 2-2 ATS. Coinciding with Northern Illinois, Golden Grizzlies games also tend to finish over the O/U total (75.0 percent).
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oakland ranks ninth in assists per game (17.3) while Northern Illinois ranks 317th (10.2).
The Golden Grizzlies rank 17th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Huskies rank 276th (1.8).
Oakland ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Northern Illinois ranks 277th (24.0).
The Huskies rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 258th (7.1).
Northern Illinois averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 210th in the nation. Oakland ranks 215th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
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