Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Western Michigan Broncos College Basketball Betting Preview

College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland hit the hard court against the Broncos of Western Michigan.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Western Michigan Broncos sit at 4-3 (2-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are currently 4-3 (1-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Western Michigan is 2-3 OU, and Oakland is 2-3 OU.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 50-ranked Western Michigan Broncos and the No. 202-rated Oakland Golden Grizzlies in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Western Michigan has the nation's No. 124-rated offensive output, at 77.43 PPG. The visiting Oakland Golden Grizzlies defense ranks No. 241 allowing on average 81.33 PPG. The Broncos FG% has averaged 45.09% so far, more than the Western Michigan Golden Grizzlies marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.33% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Brailen Neely scored 22 points and helped out with 13 assists for Oakland on Thursday, leading the Grizzlies to a 97-87 victory over Texas Southern at Athletics Center O'Rena.

Western Michigan earned a 65-51 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Thomas Wilder at Chaifetz Arena.

Betting Trends
  • Oakland is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
  • Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Oakland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
  • Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Western Michigan is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
  • Western Michigan is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
  • Western Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
  • Western Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland

Next Betting Matchups

Oakland at Eastern Michigan, Wednesday, December 6th
Western Michigan at Cleveland State, Wednesday, December 6th

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