IU Indy Jaguars vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Golden Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Athletics Center O’rena in Rochester, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Oakland is favored by -10 vs. IU Indy in a Horizon League conference matchup.
IU INDY JAGUARS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -10
This game will be played at Athletics Center O’rena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.
- Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Jaguars Come Through as Road Underdogs?
IU Indy improved to 3-12 on the season with a commanding 95-61 win over Detroit on Thursday. Playing at home, the Jaguars entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 139.5.
IU Indy took control early, leading 45-29 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing just 32.
In their latest game, the IU Indy Jaguars put up 95 points, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.1%, thanks in large part to hitting 47.4% from beyond the arc, knocking down 18 threes on 38 attempts. They also connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.
The Jaguars dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Grant Gondrezick II led the way with 21 points and 5 assists, while Jarvis Walker added 20 points, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. DeSean Goode contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Alec Millender was efficient, making 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points and 6 assists.
Despite giving up 61 points, IU Indy allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 12 made two-pointers on 28 attempts (42%).
From beyond the arc, the Jaguars gave up 18 threes on 38 attempts (47%). They also sent the opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws (73%).
Will Oakland Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Oakland improved to 5-12 on the season with a 68-53 win over Northern Kentucky on Saturday, January 11th. The Golden Grizzlies were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only won, they covered the spread as well.
Oakland led 41-32 at halftime and held Northern Kentucky to just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27 points of their own. The total points for the game ended at 121, falling short of the 128.5 O/U line.
Oakland’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 31% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-29, while connecting on 51.7% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 11 of 12 shots for a 91.7% success rate.
The Golden Grizzlies grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, but only managed 7 assists as a team. DQ Cole contributed 16 points, shooting 4-for-11 from three-point range, while Buru Naivalurua added 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting, also hitting his only three-point attempt and pulling down 9 rebounds.
Oakland’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Oakland limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 29 attempts, a 24% success rate. The Golden Grizzlies also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 50%.