Pick details
| MATCHUP | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | Eastern Michigan Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-5 | 3-2 |
| Where | Gervin GameAbove Center, Ypsilanti, MI | |
| When | Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate an Oakland vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 21st at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 1-4 this season after they lost to UCF by a score of 87-83 in their last game. Oakland trailed 44-40 at halftime and scored 43 points in the second half, but couldn’t find enough stops down the stretch in the loss. The Golden Grizzlies shot 43% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Isaac Garrett led Oakland with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Brett White II added 21 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Oakland defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 113-47, but lost to Houston by a score of 78-45 before that. The Golden Grizzlies have scored 79.2 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.0 points against per game this season. Isaac Garrett is averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Brody Robinson is averaging 12.8 points and 4.0 assists per game for the Golden Grizzlies. Oakland is shooting 45.5% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this season.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 2-2 this year after they defeated Detroit Mercy by a score of 72-62 in their last game. Eastern Michigan trailed 39-30 at halftime, but won the second half 42-23 for the double-digit win. The Eagles shot 47% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Jon Sanders II led EMU with 17 points and one rebound, while Addison Patterson added 15 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Eastern Michigan lost to IUPUI by a score of 90-83 and Pittsburgh by a score of 78-66. The Eagles have scored 73.0 points per game with 42.3 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.8 points against per game this season. Addison Patterson is averaging 15.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Mohammad Habhab is averaging 14.0 points and 10.8 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Eastern Michigan is shooting 41.9% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 30.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost four of its last five games against the Horizon League at George Gervin GameAbove Center.
- Eastern Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last six home games against the Horizon League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oakland’s last five games against the Mid-American Conference Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games against the Horizon League at George Gervin GameAbove Center have produced a total of 168+ points.
Oakland vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
Oakland comes into this contest looking for their first D1 win of the season, but they have probably played the toughest schedule in the country so far. The Golden Grizzlies are shooting 46% from the field and they have played UCF and Purdue very tough. Eastern Michigan is shooting 42% from the field this year and they allowed 90 points to IUPUI in their last home game. I know Oakland’s numbers don’t look very strong, but I am still siding with them, as their level of competition should prepare them for a game like this.
David Racey's Pick: Oakland ML
