It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the IUPUI Jaguars (11-9, 3-4 Hor) welcome the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (9-11, 5-2 Hor) to Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. IUPUI Jaguars Free Prediction
In the Golden Grizzlies’ last game, they topped the Detroit Titans, 79-73. Oakland’s 0.211 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Detroit, who had a mark of 0.130. The Golden Grizzlies’ mark was below their season average of 0.257, while the Titans’ was below their season average of 0.199. Oakland received a boost from Xavier Hill-Mais, who recorded 22 points and five rebounds.
The Jaguars fell to the Milwaukee Panthers in their last matchup, 64-57. Milwaukee’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over IUPUI. The Panthers had a rate of 0.482 (below their season average of 0.492), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.515). Camron Justice put together a solid performance for IUPUI, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
After the Golden Grizzlies won two out of three games against the Jaguars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Oakland won 62-55. Oakland had a better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 19.6). IUPUI, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 19.4).
This game should be a showdown of opposite styles. IUPUI has preferred a fast-paced style of play (81st in possessions per game), while Oakland has been more half-court-oriented (258th in possessions per game).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. IUPUI Jaguars ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Iupui, ATS Winner – Oakland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
IUPUI ranks 76th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Oakland ranks 268th (29.8).
The Jaguars rank 104th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 232nd (16.1).
Oakland ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while IUPUI ranks 142nd (4.2).
The Golden Grizzlies rank 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Jaguars rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
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The Golden Grizzlies have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Oakland has been defeated by an average of 1.4 points.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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