The PFW Mastodons will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the Quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament on Thursday night at the OU Credit Union O’rena in Rochester, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the PFW preview, Oakland preview, betting matchup, and the PFW vs Oakland prediction.
PFW Preview
The PFW Mastodons are 21-11 (11-9) this year after they defeated Robert Morris by a score of 78-63 in their last game. PFW led 46-28 at the half and they were able to coast to the victory in the second half. The Mastodons shot 49.2% from the field and were +5 in rebounding margin in the game. PFW has won five of their last six games, with the lone loss coming against Milwaukee on the road. The Mastodons are scoring 81.4 points per game with 32.3 rebounds per game and 13.5 assists per game, while allowing 71.3 points against per game this year. Jalen Jackson is averaging 16.2 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. PFW is shooting 47.3% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season.
Oakland Preview
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 20-11 (15-5) this season after they defeated Detroit Mercy by a score of 75-70 in their last game. Oakland trailed 35-31 at the half, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. The Golden Grizzlies shot 49% from the field and forced 10 turnovers in the game. Oakland has won eight of their last ten games, with the two losses coming against Wright State and Northern Kentucky. The Golden Grizzlies are scoring 76.3 points per game with 35.5 rebounds per game and 14.3 assists per game, while giving up 73.1 points against per game this season. Trey Townsend is averaging 16.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Oakland is shooting 45% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year.
PFW vs Oakland Betting Prediction
Oakland comes into this matchup as the #1 seed in the Horizon League Tournament, but PFW also had a successful season in league play. PFW has played very well recently and they are scoring over 81 points per game this year. Oakland didn’t look great in their last two games against Detroit Mercy and Wright State, allowing 70 and 96 points in those two games. PFW did win the first meeting by a score of 98-77, while Oakland won the second by a score of 71-63. These two teams look pretty even when looking at the season stats, but I think home court advantage is going to be huge for Oakland. Take the Golden Grizzlies here.