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Cleveland State vs Oakland Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks
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Oakland (12-16) vs Cleveland State (19-9)
February 23, 2025 at 03:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Oakland -2.5 — Over/Under: 137.5
The Cleveland State Vikings and Oakland Golden Grizzlies meet Sunday in college basketball action at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Here’s a Cleveland State vs Oakland Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland State vs Oakland Pick.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting PreviewÂ
The Cleveland State Vikings beat Detroit, lost to Youngstown State, and they play Wright State and Fort Wayne next. The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 73.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Tevin Smith is averaging 13.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Tahj Staveskie is averaging 12.3 points and 1.6 assists. Dylan Arentt is the third double-digit scorer and Je’Shawn Stevenson is dishing 1.2 assists. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting PreviewÂ
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies beat Detroit, lost to Fort Wayne, and they play Milwaukee and Green Bay next. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are averaging 68.4 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Tuburu Naivalurua is averaging 14 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Allen Mukeba is averaging 13.9 points and 7.2 rebounds. DQ Cole is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Christie is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win
- Cleveland State has lost each of its last three day games at OU Credit Union O’rena.
- Oakland has won each of its last three games following a road loss.
Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win
- Cleveland State has won nine of its last 10 day games against the Horizon League.
- Oakland has lost three of its last four day games against the Horizon League at OU Credit Union O’rena.
- Oakland has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oakland’s last 14 day games at OU Credit Union O’rena has produced a total of 146+ points.
- Ten of Cleveland State’s last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at OU Credit Union O’rena have produced a total of 139+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oakland ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.4).
- Oakland ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.4).
- Cleveland State ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.78).
- Cleveland State ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.3).
Cleveland State vs Oakland Injury Report
Neither Cleveland State nor Oakland has a player listed on its injury report.
Cleveland State vs Oakland Prediction
This line is a bit confusing when you consider Cleveland State has been better than Oakland this season and is arguably the team to beat in the Horizon overall. Cleveland State smashed Oakland by 17 points back in December as a 1.5-point underdog. Cleveland State has seven road wins as well. Oakland has failed to cover four of its last five games in the favorite role and that includes outright losses to Youngstown State and Northern Kentucky. Oakland has also allowed 80-plus points in four of its last five games. Oakland isn’t the sort of team I’m eager to play points with.
Cleveland State is the better team and it’s weird seeing the better team as a dog in any spot. However, I’m not asking questions. Give me Cleveland State and the free bucket.Â
