Oakland at Alabama 11/19/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/18/2021 at 10:53 PM ET

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies visit Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Friday to play the No. 14 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Oakland is 1-2 after opening the season with a loss and then won each of it's next two. The Golden Grizzlies defeated the Toledo Rockets 80-59 on Wednesday. Jamal Cain was the leading scorer and rebounder for Oakland with 29 points and 17 rebounds.

Jamal Cain is the leading scorer and rebounder for Oakland with averages of 19.3 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. Jalen Moore is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 12.3 points and 7.0 assists per game. Oakland has three players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is shooting 41.1% overall and 21.6% from 3-point territory.

Alabama is a perfect 3-0 to start the season. The Crimson Tide opened with victories over Louisiana Tech and South Dakota State. Most recently, Alabama defeated South Alabama 73-68 on Tuesday. Keon Ellis was the leading scorer for Alabama with 18 points, while Jahvon Quinerly put Alabama ahead for good late in the game and the Crimson Tide held off the Jaguars over the final two minutes.

Jaden Shackelford is the leading scorer for Alabama with an average of 19.3 points per game, while Keon Ellis is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 17.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Jahvon Quinerly is the leader in assists with an average of 5.0 per game. Alabama is shooting 47.8% overall and 33.0% from 3-point territory.

Alabama is off to a strong start with three consecutive victories and the Crimson Tide are 2-1 ATS over that same span. Oakland has started the season with three consecutive victories and the Golden Grizzlies are 3-0 ATS. Look for Alabama to continue with a strong start to the season and pick up it's fourth victory, but Oakland will play well enough to cover the number. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide wins but falls short ATS 77-63.

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