Toledo Rockets vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

The Rockets and Golden Grizzlies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Grizzlies will host the game at Athletics Center O’rena in Rochester, MI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and the Golden Grizzlies are favored to win at home vs. the Rockets.

TOLEDO ROCKETS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -1

This game will be played at Athletics Center O’rena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.
• Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in Rochester?

The Rockets come into today’s game with a record of 3-4 after their most recent loss to George Mason (86-77). In their previous three road games, which includes last year, Toledo has a 1-2 record on the road. So far this season, Toledo holds a 4-3 ATS record as they prepare to face Oakland. In games played on the road, Toledo is 1-1 vs. the spread, and in their last ten road games, they have a 5-5 ATS record.

Toledo’s games have, on average, featured 158.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 157.2 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Rockets’ games have averaged 157 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.

The Rockets’ offense finished with 77 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 80.7 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Rockets have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 70th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 68th in terms of percentage and 301st in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Rockets’ defense is positioned 217th in the country, permitting 78.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. George Mason, the Patriots finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 86 points vs. Toledo.

Will the Golden Grizzlies Live Up to Expectations at Home?

The Toledo Rockets come into their game against Toledo with a 5-4 overall record. In their last five home games, including last year, Oakland has gone 2-3 at home. Oakland has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 8-1. The Golden Grizzlies have been particularly strong on the road, going 5-0 vs. the spread, while at home they are 3-1.

So far, Oakland’s games have averaged 145.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 147.4 points. The Golden Grizzlies’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.

In their previous game, the Golden Grizzlies’ offense finished with 77 points, which is right in line with their current average of 72.9 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Golden Grizzlies have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 212nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 221st in terms of percentage and 177th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Golden Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 154th in the country, permitting 72.7 points per game. Oakland’s three-point defense is currently 108th in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.8% of their shots vs. Oakland.