Oakland vs Detroit Mercy Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Oakland vs Detroit Mercy prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at the OU Credit Union O’rena in Rochester, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 11-15 (8-7) this season after they defeated IU Indy by a score of 82-67 in their last game. Oakland led 42-34 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Golden Grizzlies shot 54.7% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Nassim Mashhour led Oakland with 18 points and one rebound, while Allen Mukeba added 14 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Grizzlies lost to Youngstown State by a score of 84-75 and Northern Kentucky by a score of 84-75. Oakland has won six of their last nine games and they are currently sixth in the Horizon standings with an 8-7 record. Oakland has scored 67.5 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Tuburu Naivalurua is averaging 13.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Allen Mukeba is averaging 13.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Oakland is shooting 42.5% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 29.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Detroit Mercy Titans Betting Preview

The Detroit Mercy Titans are 8-18 (4-11) this year after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 87-72 in their last game. Detroit Mercy trailed 43-26 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Titans shot 47.4% from the field, 21.4% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Orlando Lovejoy led Detroit Mercy with 24 points and six rebounds, while Legend Geeter added 11 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Titans lost to Robert Morris by a score of 71-56 but did beat Green Bay by a score of 67-57 before that. Detroit Mercy has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently near the bottom of the Horizon standings with a 4-11 record. Detroit Mercy has scored 65.9 points per game and they have allowed 73.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.0 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game this season. Orlando Lovejoy is averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Mark Manciel is averaging 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Detroit Mercy is shooting 40.5% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 32.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Oakland will beat Detroit Mercy

• Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last 19 road games against the Horizon League.
• Oakland has won each of its last seven games against Detroit Mercy following a road win.
• Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in 28 of its last 29 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Oakland vs Detroit Mercy Prediction 

Oakland comes into this matchup with the home-court advantage and they are currently above .500 in conference play. The Golden Grizzlies have lost their last two home games and they have allowed 84 in each of those losses. Oakland is shooting 42.5% from the field this year and they have scored at least 75 points in each of their last three games. Detroit Mercy has dropped two games in a row and they are shooting just 40.5% from the field this year. The Titans are 0-6 in their last six road games and they lost to Oakland by a score of 65-59 in their first meeting. Neither team has very strong offensive numbers on the season, but Oakland has been pretty solid offensively in their last three games and I like them to cover at home.