Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/19/24

In this article, we will formulate an Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, December 19th, at the Wolstein Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Grizzlies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Vikings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oakland

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cleveland State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Oakland and Cleveland State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Grizzlies and Vikings. 

Oakland Looks to Bounce Back

Oakland in the last game faced off against Michigan State and they scored only 58 points while the defense gave up 77 points and that was the difference. DQ Cole put up 17 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Malcolm Christie also put up 15 points. Oakland on the season is averaging 61.3 points while their defense is giving up 67.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 355th in the league while the defense is ranked 102nd. Allen Mukeba is averaging 12/8 points while shooting 50.5 percent from the field.  

Cleveland State Has Won Two Straight Games

Cleveland State has won two straight games and they have confidence right now. Two games ago against Green Bay, they were able to secure an 83-61 victory and in the last game against Brescia, they were able to secure a 103-37 victory. Je’Shawn Stevenson put up 17 points, five assists, and two rebounds. Cleveland State on the season is averaging 69.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 311th in the league while the defense is ranked 57th. Tevin Smith is averaging 12.5 points while shooting 41.5 percent from the field. 

Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction

Both of these teams trend towards the under, and that is what will play out here. The over has hit only one time in Oakland’s game this season and only three times in Cleveland State’s games so far this season. Neither of these teams is exactly elite with the offense and that is going to be the difference here. Both offenses are going to struggle and the under is going to end up cashing. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under