It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Detroit Titans (8-10, 5-1 Hor) welcome the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (8-11, 4-2 Hor) to Calihan Hall. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Detroit Titans Betting Prediction
In the Golden Grizzlies’ last matchup, they topped the Green Bay Phoenix, 90-78. Oakland was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Golden Grizzlies made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Phoenix were 10-12 (83.3 percent). With 33 points on 10-for-13 shooting, Karmari Newman was the top scorer from either team.
The Titans beat the Milwaukee Panthers in their last contest, 93-84. The Titans forced 17 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.509 (above their season average of 0.184). Antoine Davis was the game’s high scorer with 32 points on 7-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Golden Grizzlies won both games against the Titans last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Oakland won 87-78. The Golden Grizzlies made 23 of their 29 free throws (79.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 32.4).
Detroit could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Detroit ranks 18th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while Oakland forces the 70th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent). Additionally, the Golden Grizzlies’ 38th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.9) will attempt to exploit the Titans’ 318th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 110.0).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Detroit Titans Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oakland averages 17.9 assists per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. Detroit ranks 237th in assists allowed per game (18.6).
The Golden Grizzlies rank 106th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Titans rank 261st (41.2).
Oakland ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Detroit ranks 195th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
The Titans rank 37th in steals per game (8.0) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 167th (5.4).
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The Golden Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (14.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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