The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (0-1) clash with the Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) at the Athletics Center Orena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Western Michigan Broncos at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Free Prediction
The last time the Broncos played, they were blown out by the Ole Miss Rebels, 90-64. Ole Miss’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Western Michigan. The Rebels had a rate of 14.8, while the Broncos posted a mark of 29.2. Jared Printy led Western Michigan in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The Golden Grizzlies lost a close one to the Toledo Rockets in their last matchup, 87-86. Toledo made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 21 of them (84.0 percent). Oakland, meanwhile, was just 13-23 (56.5 percent). With 30 points on 14-for-21 shooting, Xavier Hill-Mais was the game’s high scorer.
The Golden Grizzlies won the sole game against the Broncos last season, 78-73. The Golden Grizzlies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 25.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.145).
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Golden Grizzlies will look to push the more methodical Broncos. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Golden Grizzlies rank 67th in possessions per game while the Broncos are 218th. Western Michigan should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 35th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent). Conversely, the Golden Grizzlies have forced the 76th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.1 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oakland ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Western Michigan ranks 280th (24.6).
The Golden Grizzlies rank 13th in assists per game (17.0) while the Broncos rank 198th (12.9).
Western Michigan ranks 70th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Oakland ranks 249th (7.3).
The Broncos rank 83rd in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 230th (4.2).
Western Michigan averages 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 149th in the nation. Oakland ranks 205th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
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