Nov 10, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Cleveland State Vikings guard Tre Beard (3) defends Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Oakland Golden Grizzlies Cleveland State Vikings
Team Records 14-10 9-14
Where Wolstein Center, Cleveland, OH
When Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate an Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Cleveland State Vikings Preview


The Cleveland State Vikings have a 9-14 overall record this season and a 5-7 record in the Horizon. They are coming off a 90-88 away win against Milwaukee and their previous three games were an 89-82 away win against Green Bay, an 85-79 away win against Wright State and an 80-78 home win against Youngstown State.

Offensively, Cleveland State averages 80.3 points per game, while allowing 84.5 points per game defensively. The Vikings shoot with 46% from the field and grab 34 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

Dayan Nessah leads Cleveland State in scoring, with an average of 15.7 points per game, while shooting with 55.4% from the field and 75.2% from the free throw line. He also leads the team in rebounds with 6.6 per game, while Tre Beard leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Preview


The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have a 14-10 overall record this season and a 10-3 record in the Horizon. They are coming off a 76-65 home win against Northern Kentucky and their previous three games were a 74-65 away win against Purdue Fort Wayne, a 95-87 away loss against Detroit Mercy and a 103-85 home loss against IUPUI.

Offensively, Oakland averages 83.5 points per game, while allowing 81.1 points per game defensively. The Golden Grizzlies shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.8 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Brody Robinson leads Oakland in both scoring and assists, with an average of 16.7 points and 6.3 assists per game, while shooting with 40.8% from the field and 77.3% from the free throw line. Isaac Garrett leads the team in rebounds with 7.1 per game.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies @ Cleveland State Vikings Betting Trends: February 4, 2026


Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win

  • Cleveland State has won each of its last four games.
  • Oakland has lost each of its last three games at Wolstein Center.
  • Cleveland State has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents at Wolstein Center.

Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win

  • Oakland has won each of its last five road games.
  • The road team has won the first half in each of Oakland’s last seven games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the last 17 night games between Oakland and Cleveland State have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
  • Twenty-eight of Oakland’s last 30 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.

Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction


In this Oakland vs Cleveland State Prediction, Oakland is coming as -7 road favorites. Oakland has been the better team this season and have more wins on the road than Cleveland has at home. Both teams are coming into this matchup in very good form, as Cleveland has four consecutive wins and covers, while Oakland is 8-2 both straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games. I like Cleveland in this spot as home dogs, as they have been playing very good basketball lately and their offense has been red-hot, averaging 86 points per game in their last four games. Take Cleveland State and get the +7 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Cleveland State +7

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