Oakland vs UCF Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oakland vs UCF prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 17th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 1-3 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 113-47 in their last game. Oakland led 68-21 at halftime and scored 45 points in the second half to secure the easy win. The Golden Grizzlies shot 63% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Oakland won the rebounding battle by a total of 41-26, recorded 18 assists, and committed 11 turnovers in the win. Brett White II led Oakland with 18 points and four rebounds, while Brody Robinson added 17 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, Oakland lost to Houston by a score of 78-45 and Purdue by a score of 87-77. The Golden Grizzlies have scored 78.3 points per game with 33.5 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.3 points against per game this season. Isaac Garrett is averaging 15.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Ziare Wells is averaging 13.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Golden Grizzlies. Oakland is shooting 46.2% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year. 

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights are 3-1 this season after they defeated Texas A&M by a score of 86-74 in their last game. UCF was tied at 30 at the half, but scored 56 points in the second half to get the impressive victory. The Knights shot 50% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. UCF won the rebounding battle by a total of 33-32, recorded 23 assists, and committed 16 turnovers in the win. Jordan Burks led UCF with 21 points and four rebounds, while Carmelo Pacheco added 15 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, UCF defeated Florida A&M by a score of 97-60, but lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 105-93 before that. The Knights have scored 89.5 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 19.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.3 points against per game this season. Riley Kugel is averaging 18.0 points and 3.5 assists per game, while Jordan Burks is averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Knights. UCF is shooting 51.3% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 52.4% on three pointers this season. 

Why the UCF Knights will win

• UCF has won 18 of its last 19 night games against non-Conference opponents at Addition Financial Arena.
• Oakland has lost nine of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Oakland has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the Oakland Golden Grizzlies will win

• Oakland has won three of its last four away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of UCF’s last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
• Twenty of Oakland’s last 22 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Oakland vs UCF Prediction 

Oakland comes into this matchup with a 1-3 record on the season, but the three losses were against Michigan, Purdue, and Houston. The Golden Grizzlies have played a very difficult schedule so far and only lost by 10 points to Purdue. UCF is 3-1 to start the year and they are coming off of a great second half to get the win over Texas A&M. The Knights are shooting 51% from the field and they are scoring nearly 90 points per game. I think Oakland will be a solid team in the Horizon, but they have to be worn out after all of this travel against very difficult teams. Take UCF here.

David Racey's Pick: UCF -12.5