Wright State Raiders vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Golden Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Athletics Center O’rena in Rochester, MI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Oakland is favored by -1 to win at home against Wright State.

WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -1

This game will be played at Athletics Center O’rena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.
• Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Raiders Pull the Upset on the Road?

Wright State improved to 3-4 on the season with a 70-57 win over Air Force on Saturday. Playing at home, the Raiders were -8.5 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 127, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.

Wright State took control early, leading 36-23 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 34 points while allowing 34 points, maintaining their lead to secure the win.

Wright State’s offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.5%. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-20 from deep.

Brandon Noel led the way with 23 points, while Alex Huibregtse added 20 points, hitting 6-of-7 threes. The Raiders finished with 17 assists and just 2 offensive rebounds.

Wright State’s defense gave up 57 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 18 of 32 shots, good for 56% shooting.

From three-point range, the opposition hit 9 of 20 attempts, shooting 45%. At the free-throw line, they made 7 of 12, shooting 58%. Wright State limited them to just 2 offensive rebounds.

Can the Golden Grizzlies Hold Strong at Home?

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games

Oakland picked up their first win of the season with an 85-52 victory over Toledo on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread in convincing fashion.

After leading 34-23 at halftime, Oakland poured in 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 29. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Oakland’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 54.8% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (11/22), and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.5%.

DQ Cole led the way with 22 points, knocking down 6 of 11 threes, while Buru Naivalurua added 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Allen Mukeba contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds in the win.

Oakland’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Oakland limited their opponent to 3 three-pointers on 16 attempts, an 18% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 7, shooting 41%. Oakland gave up 7 offensive rebounds.