Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Betting on today’s Golden Grizzlies and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -18.5 at home against Oakland.

OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +18.5

This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Razorbacks.
• Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Oakland at +18.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Oakland Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games

Oakland dropped to 3-9 on the season after a 73-70 loss to Hawaii on Wednesday. The Golden Grizzlies were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-25 at halftime, Oakland rallied in the second half, outscoring Hawaii 39-32. The total points for the game hit 143, surpassing the O/U line of 134.

Oakland’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 31% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.

Malcolm Christie led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 of 22 threes, while Gytis Nemeiksa added 25 points and 11 rebounds. The Golden Grizzlies did hit 81.2% of their free throws and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Oakland’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition went 5/22, hitting 22% of their threes. Oakland also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 75%. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Can the Razorbacks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games

Arkansas moved to 10-2 on the season with a 95-67 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The Razorbacks were heavy favorites at -29.5 and played at home.

After leading 54-31 at halftime, Arkansas scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 162 went over the 159.5 O/U line, but Arkansas didn’t cover the spread.

Arkansas put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 25% on 6-of-24 three-point attempts.

The Razorbacks dished out 26 assists, with Boogie Fland contributing 11 of them. Ryan Forrest led the team with 19 points, despite shooting 28.6% from the field. Jonas Aidoo added 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 53.8% in 22 minutes.

Despite Arkansas giving up 67 points, their defense allowed the opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 62% from two-point range, where they hit 31 of 50 shots.

From beyond the arc, Arkansas held the opponent to 25% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 78%.