Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Toledo Rockets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Golden Grizzlies and Rockets game? Catch the action at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH, as the Rockets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Toledo as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148 points.
OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +7.5
This game will be played at Savage Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Rockets.
- Even though we have Toledo winning straight-up, we like Oakland at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Golden Grizzlies Chances on the Road
Oakland dropped a 68-64 decision at home to Eastern Michigan on Thursday, November 21st. The Golden Grizzlies, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 132, just under the O/U line of 134.5.
Oakland led 36-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 40.
Oakland’s offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 18 threes (16.7%) in their last game. However, they found success inside, shooting 69% on two-point attempts (20/29) and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%.
Buru Naivalurua and Arne Osojnik each scored 16 points, with Naivalurua shooting 7 of 9 from the field. DQ Cole contributed 12 points and grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.
Oakland’s defense gave up 68 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, holding their opponent to just 3/18 shooting from beyond the arc, a 16% success rate.
Inside the arc, Oakland’s defense struggled, with the other team hitting 69% of their two-point attempts (20/29). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 free throws (68%). Oakland allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Rockets Please their Home Crowd?
Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games
The Rockets suffered a tough 80-45 loss at home to the Tritons on Saturday. Toledo, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.
After trailing 34-25 at halftime, Toledo’s struggles continued as they managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46 points to the Tritons.
Toledo’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 45 points on 30.2% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was even more concerning, as they hit only 24% of their attempts, going 6-for-25 from beyond the arc.
Despite the team’s struggles, Tyler McGhie stood out, scoring 27 points while shooting 62.5% overall and 63.6% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 11 attempts. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones also contributed, shooting 80% from the field and adding 19 points.
Even though Toledo gave up 80 points, they held their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field. The Rockets limited damage inside, where their opponent shot 35% on two-point attempts, hitting 10 of 28.
Toledo also defended the perimeter well, as their opponent made just 6 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 24% from beyond the arc. The Rockets sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws.