Oakland vs Cleveland State Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/4/23
Cleveland State Vikings (14-10) vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies (9-15)
February 4, 2023 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -1 / Cleveland State Vikings +1; Over/Under: +142.5
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The Cleveland State Vikings and Oakland Golden Grizzlies meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Athletics Center O’rena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 70.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Tristan Enaruna is averaging 14.1 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Tae Williams is averaging 10.6 points and 1.4 assists. Deshon Parker is the third double-digit scorer and Drew Lowder is dishing 1.7 assists. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are averaging 72.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Jalen Moore is averaging 17.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Trey Townsend is averaging 15.9 points and 7.4 rebounds. Keaton Hervey is the third double-digit scorer and Blake Lampman is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Cleveland State vs Oakland Trends
The Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Golden Grizzlies are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games and 10-27 ATS in their last 37 games overall. The over is 4-0 in Vikings last 4 overall. The under is 9-4 in Golden Grizzlies last 13 overall.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are going to have the edge at home, but it’s Cleveland State that’s the better team overall. Oakland loses by an average of 3.3 points on the season and is 2-6 ATS at home. It’s hard to back Oakland this season, especially in the favorite role. Give me Cleveland State and the free point.
