Illinois Fighting Illini vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oakland vs Illinois NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Champaign.

Oakland vs Illinois Prediction

The Golden Grizzlies and Fighting Illini are set to face off at 9:00 ET on BTN. The Fighting Illini will host 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 vs. Illinois Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Illinois Fighting Illini
Where: Champaign at State Farm Center
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds ILL -23.5, OAK +2066 | ILL -8333 O/U 151.5

Golden Grizzlies Preview: Can the Golden Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Champaign?

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 failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Oakland found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 48-18 at halftime. They managed to score 25 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39 points to Boise State, making it a tough outing on both ends of the floor.

Golden Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Oakland's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 43 points with a field goal percentage of 27.3% (18/66). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.3%, and they hit only 3 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 11.5% from deep. The free-throw line wasn't much better, as they connected on just 4 of 9 attempts (44.4%).

Offensively, the Golden Grizzlies managed only 2 assists, but did grab 13 offensive rebounds. Andrew Meadow and O'Mar Stanley each contributed 15 points, 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.

Golden Grizzlies Team Defense

Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 24 of 42 shots.

From beyond the arc, Oakland's opponents shot 45%, making 9 of 20 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 85%. Oakland gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Fighting Illini Preview: Do the Fighting Illini Have What it Takes at Home?

Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games

Illinois opened their season with a dominant 90-58 win over SIUE on Friday. The Illini, playing at home, were -28.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points were 148, just under the O/U line of 159.

Illinois led 46-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring SIUE 44-30.

Fighting Illini Offense Breakdown

Illinois put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 39.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds while dishing out 21 assists.

Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Ben Humrichous added 15 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 12 points and 13 assists.

Fighting Illini Team Defense

Illinois held their opponent to 58 points, despite giving up 44% shooting from the field. The defense allowed 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Illinois' defense saw their opponent hit 15 threes on 38 attempts, a 39% clip. They also sent them to the line 28 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 67%.

Golden Grizzlies vs Fighting Illini Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Grizzlies last ten road games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
The Fighting Illini are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Golden Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Fighting Illini have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.