Northern Kentucky (9-8) vs Oakland (5-12)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Truist Arena)
Betting Odds: Northern Kentucky -3.5 -- Over/Under: 127 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Northern Kentucky Norse meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Truist Arena. Here’s an Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction. This article will include an Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Pick.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies lost to Robert Morris and Wright State, and they play IUPUI, Detroit, and Fort Wayne next. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are averaging 64.9 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Allen Mukeba is averaging 13.4 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Tuburu Naivalurua is averaging 12.4 points and 7.8 rebounds. DQ Cole is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Christie is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are shooting 26.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse beat Green Bay, lost to Youngstown State, and they play Cleveland State, Wright State, and Milwaukee next. The Northern Kentucky Norse are averaging 71.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Trey Robinson is averaging 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Sam Vinson is averaging 11.7 points and 4.8 assists. Josh Dilling is the third double-digit scorer and Randall Pettus II is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Northern Kentucky Norse are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Kentucky Norse are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Kentucky Norse will win
- The home team has won each of Northern Kentucky's last eight games.
- Oakland has lost seven of its last eight away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win
- Oakland has won nine of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
- Northern Kentucky has lost the first half in four of its last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Kentucky ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.9).
- Oakland ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.2).
- Oakland ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (49.3%).
Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Injury Report
Neither Oakland nor Northern Kentucky have a player listed on its injury report.
Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
The Northern Kentucky Norse are the more talented team, and they're going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, where they're 8-2 SU on the season. However, Northern Kentucky is 4-11 ATS, which isn't ideal. Also, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies have a road win on the season, and they upset Milwaukee and Loyola Chicago. Oakland also nearly upset Wright State in its last effort. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies aren't winning games, but they do have eight covers. The underdog has covered eight of its last 10 games between Oakland and Northern Kentucky. I'll take my chances with Oakland and the points.
Randy’s Pick Oakland +3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
