Who’s Playing
Oakland @ Boise State
Current Records: Oakland 2-9; Boise State 9-2
What to Know
The Boise State Broncos will play host again and welcome the Oakland Golden Grizzlies to ExtraMile Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET Sunday. The Broncos are out to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Boise State was the big favorite in their most recent contest, and for good reason. They took their matchup at home last Tuesday with ease, bagging a 91-50 victory over the New Orleans Privateers. Forward Naje Smith and guard Kobe Young were among the main playmakers for Boise State as the former had 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and the latter had 16 points.
Meanwhile, Oakland was expected to have a tough go of it two weeks ago, and that’s exactly how things played out. They suffered a grim 95-66 defeat to the Syracuse Orange. One thing holding Oakland back was the mediocre play of guard Rocket Watts, who did not have his best game: he played for 27 minutes but put up just eight points.
This next game looks promising for Boise State, who are favored by a full 20 points. Those brave souls putting their money on the Golden Grizzlies against the spread have faith in an upset since their team’s 1-9 record ATS can’t hold a candle to Boise State’s 7-3.
The Broncos’ win brought them up to 9-2 while Oakland’s loss pulled them down to a reciprocal 2-9. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Boise State comes into the matchup boasting the ninth fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 57.1. On the other end of the spectrum, Oakland is 356th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 81.4 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against Oakland.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: ExtraMile Arena — Boise, Idaho
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $5.45
Odds
The Broncos are a big 20-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 Broncos as a 19.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
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