Northern Kentucky vs Oakland Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Kentucky vs Oakland prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st at OU Credit Union O’rena in Rochester, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview

The Northern Kentucky Norse are 9-13 (4-7) this season after they lost to Detroit Mercy by a score of 68-57 in their last game. Northern Kentucky trailed 31-22 at halftime and allowed 37 more points in the second half in the loss. The Norse shot 30.2% from the field, 14.8% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Keeyan Itejere led Northern Kentucky with 12 points and seven rebounds, while Josh Dilling added 11 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Norse lost to Milwaukee by a score of 79-59 and Wright State by a score of 78-70. Northern Kentucky has lost six games in a row and they are currently eighth in the Horizon League standings. Northern Kentucky has scored 68.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Trey Robinson is averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Sam Vinson is averaging 11.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. Northern Kentucky is shooting 41.7% from the field, 65.9% on free throws, and 31.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 10-13 (7-5) this year after they defeated Green Bay by a score of 68-54 in their last game. Oakland was tied at 29 at halftime and they scored 39 points in the second half for the win. The Golden Grizzlies shot 40% from the field, 27.6% on three-pointers, and 92.3% on free throws in the game. DQ Cole led Oakland with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Allen Mukeba added 16 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Grizzlies lost to Robert Morris by a score of 73-71 but did beat PFW by a score of 76-72 before that. Oakland has won five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Horizon League standings. Oakland has scored 66.2 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game this season. Tuburu Naivalurua is averaging 13.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Allen Mukeba is averaging 13.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Oakland is shooting 41.8% from the field, 68% on free throws, and 28.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Oakland will beat Northern Kentucky

• Northern Kentucky has lost each of its last six games against the Horizon League.
• Oakland has won 14 of its last 16 games against Conference opponents at OU Credit Union O’rena.
• Oakland has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents.

Northern Kentucky vs Oakland Prediction 

Oakland comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they will be at home for this matchup. The Golden Grizzlies are shooting 41.8% from the field, but they have allowed 60 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Northern Kentucky has lost six games in a row and they also struggle to shoot the ball from the field. The Norse have scored 59 points or fewer in four of their last five games and they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last four. These two teams are very similar when looking at the metrics, but Oakland is playing much better basketball and they are at home. Take the Golden Grizzlies here.