Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Looking to win big? The Golden Grizzlies and Fighting Illini face off at 9:00 ET on BTN. The Fighting Illini are hosting the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -23.5 against Oakland in a non-conference matchup.
OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +23.5
This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Fighting Illini.
- Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Oakland at +23.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Golden Grizzlies Make it Happen in Champaign?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games
Oakland’s season got off to a rough start with an 87-43 loss to Boise State on Wednesday. The Golden Grizzlies were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread.
Oakland trailed 48-18 at halftime and managed just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Oakland’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 43 points while shooting 27.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30.3%, with a dismal 11.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 26 attempts. They also connected on just 4 of 9 free throws, shooting 44.4% from the line.
As a team, Oakland had only 2 assists and 13 offensive rebounds. Andrew Meadow and O’Mar Stanley led the way with 15 points each, with Stanley shooting 85.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Dylan Anderson also shot 85.7%, finishing with 13 points.
Oakland’s defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 62 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Golden Grizzlies gave up 24 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 57% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 85%.
Pressure Builds for Illinois as Home Favorites
Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games
Illinois opened their season with a commanding 90-58 win over SIUE on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Illini entered the game as -28.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, falling short of the 159-point over/under line.
Illinois led 46-28 at halftime and continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring SIUE 44-30.
Illinois put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 39.5% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, and they also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.
Kasparas Jakucionis dished out 13 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic led the team with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Ben Humrichous hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep.
Illinois held their opponent to 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The defense gave up 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 13 of 25 shots.
From beyond the arc, Illinois allowed 15 three-pointers on 38 attempts, a 39% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 19 for 67%. Illinois allowed 16 offensive rebounds.