Detroit Mercy vs Oakland Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Detroit Titans and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies meet Saturday in college basketball action from Athletics Center O’rena in Auburn Hills. Here’s a Detroit vs Oakland prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Detroit vs Oakland pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Detroit Titans Betting Preview

The Titans were only able to win six of their first 13 games, then lost to Robert Morris, Wright State, Northern Kentucky, Fort Wayne and Oakland in the next seven. Detroit hit a 5-1 run in the next half-dozen, taking wins over Northern Kentucky, Milwaukee, Wright State, Youngstown State and Milwaukee again. After a win over Green Bay in the next game the Titans had a 14-13 run.

On Wednesday versus Robert Morris the Titans were clinging to a slim second-half lead 28-26. Detroit was outscored 47-34 the rest of the way however, resulting in a tough loss on the road 73-62 in the end. Orlando Lovejoy was the leading team scorer on 19 points with three rebounds and four assists, while TJ Nadeau had 12 points with five rebounds and two assists.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview

Over on the Oakland side, they went a spotty 6-8 over their first 14 games then beat Youngstown State, Robert Morris, Cleveland State, Milwaukee and Green bay in the next seven games. After three more victories the Grizzlies fell to Cleveland State, Youngstown State, Robert Morris and Green Bay before picking up another win over Milwaukee for a 15-14 record in the first 29 games.

Matched up against IUPUI on Wednesday the Grizzlies were in the locker room with a pretty comfortable 43-33 lead. In the second half Oakland posted a 43-41 run and finished off a nice 86-74 victory on the road. Brody Robinson was the leading team scorer on 19 points with 13 assists and a pair of steals. Tuburu Naivalurua added 16 points with four rebounds and two assists.

Detroit Mercy Titans @ Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win

• Oakland has won 12 of its last 13 day games against Detroit Mercy.
• Detroit Mercy has lost 12 of its last 14 road day games against the Horizon League.
• Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in 34 of its last 43 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Detroit Mercy Titans will win

• Detroit Mercy has won four of its last five games.
• Oakland has lost the first half in five of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Detroit vs Oakland Prediction

I’ll lean toward Oakland. The Grizzlies were able to power past a struggling IUPUI team this week, shooting 54.8 percent from the field with a 29-25 rebounding edge and a 60-30 advantage on points in the paint. Oakland has won two consecutive outings following their four-game losing streak, scoring a combined 167 points in that pair.

These teams last saw each other on January 24 in a 95-87 road victory for Oakland. In that matchup the Grizzlies shot a very nice 54.1 percent from the field with 84.6 percent (22-of-26) from the line. Oakland had a 50-30 advantage in the paint and just four turnovers but also gave up 50 percent shooting on defense and had a slight rebounding disadvantage 32-28. Overall though, I like the Grizzlies’ chances in the home rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -8