Who’s Playing
Oakland @ No. 14 Alabama
Current Records: Oakland 2-1; Alabama 3-0
What to Know
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies will square off against the #14 Alabama Crimson Tide on the road at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Coleman Coliseum. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
Oakland made easy work of the Toledo Rockets on Wednesday and carried off an 80-59 win.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, the Crimson Tide beat the South Alabama Jaguars 73-68 on Tuesday. Among those leading the charge for Bama was guard Keon Ellis, who had 18 points along with six boards.
Oakland is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 2-0 against the spread when expected to lose.
The wins brought Oakland up to 2-1 and Bama to 3-0. A pair of offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Golden Grizzlies are stumbling into the matchup with the 38th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 63 on average. The Crimson Tide’s offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 22nd in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 90 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Coleman Coliseum — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Crimson Tide are a big 16.5-point favorite against the Golden Grizzlies, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Crimson Tide as a 15.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -142
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for Alabama
- Juwan Gary: Out (Leg)
- James Rojas: Out (Knee)
- Nimari Burnett: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for Oakland
No Injury Information
