It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (7-11, 3-2 Hor) welcome the Green Bay Phoenix (9-8, 3-1 Hor) to the Athletics Center Orena. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last contest, they were blown out by the Detroit Titans, 101-83. Detroit’s 13.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Green Bay, who had a mark of 20.0. The Titans’ mark was better than their season average of 13.6, while the Phoenix’s was above their season average of 13.5. Kam Hankerson was Green Bay’s high scorer with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Golden Grizzlies lost a tough one against the Milwaukee Panthers in their last game, 67-64. Milwaukee’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Oakland. The Panthers had a rate of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.479), while the Golden Grizzlies posted a mark of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.569). With 11 points and 13 rebounds, James Beck had a good performance for Oakland.
After the Phoenix won both contests against the Golden Grizzlies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Green Bay won 96-90. Green Bay’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oakland. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.304, while the Golden Grizzlies posted a mark of 0.221.
Oakland could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Golden Grizzlies currently rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while Green Bay ranks 259th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-paced Phoenix rank fifth in possessions per game, while the more methodical Golden Grizzlies rank 292nd.
Green Bay Phoenix at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Green Bay ranks 70th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Oakland ranks 250th (29.3).
The Phoenix average 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 44th in the country. The Golden Grizzlies rank 218th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
Oakland ranks 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Green Bay ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
The Phoenix rank 26th in steals per game (8.4) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 155th (5.4).
Oakland ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Green Bay ranks 70th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Phoenix have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Green Bay has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
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