Oakland vs Michigan State Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies and the Michigan State Spartans meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Breslin Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Michigan State Spartans prediction.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recap

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies come into this game looking to build on their 82-77 win over Northern Kentucky last time out to sit at 6-6 this season. After this game, Oakland will head on the road for a game against Wright State.

Golden Grizzlies Win 5 Of Last 6

Brody Robinson leads the Golden Grizzlies in scoring and assists with 16.3 PPG and 6.1 APG along with 2.4 RPG while Isaac Garrett has 15.2 PPG with a team-high 6.5 RPG to lead the Golden Grizzlies on the glass. Michael Houge has 14.5 PPG with 4.5 RPG while Tuburu Naivalurua has 13.5 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 2.2 APG. Ziare Wells has 10.1 PPG with 5.3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Oakland up to this point in the year. Nassim Mashhour has 9.3 PPG with 2.9 RPG as well this season. As a team, Oakland is averaging 84.3 PPG on 48.2% shooting from the field, 35.1% from three and 73.1% from the foul line this season. 

Michigan State Spartans Recap

The Michigan State Spartans come into this game looking to add on to their 92-69 win over Toledo last time out to sit at 10-1 this season. After this game, Michigan State will take on Cornell at home.

Spartans Win Back-To-Back Games

Jaxon Kohler leads the Spartans in scoring and rebounding with 13.8 PPG and 9.8 RPG while Jeremy Fears Jr. has 11.2 PPG with 3.2 RPG and a team-high 9.7 APG to lead the Spartans in assists so far this season. Coen Carr’s added 10.3 PPG with 4.8 RPG and Carson Cooper’s chipped in 10.3 PPG with 7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Michigan State so far this season. Cam Ward also has 7.2 PPG with 4.2 RPG as well this season. As a team, Michigan State is averaging 76.5 PPG on 45.5% shooting from the field, 35.7% from three and 74.1% from the foul line this season.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies @ Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends: December 20, 2025

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 17 December day games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Oakland has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan State has won the first half in each of its last nine games against Oakland.

Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win

• Oakland has won five of its last six games.
• Michigan State has lost the first half in four of its last five games as a top-10 AP-ranked team at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Michigan State’s last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Oakland’s last 14 day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Michigan State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.5%).
• Michigan State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.1).
• Oakland ranks T364th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (20.3).
• Oakland ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.9).

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Michigan State Spartans Prediction

I’m on Oakland and the points here. I get the case to be made for Michigan State here as they’re the better team, but the thing is that Oakland is no slouch, they’re battle tested, and this is usually their non-conference super bowl. I think that Oakland keeps this one around 15 points so give me the Golden Grizzlies and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Oakland +19.5