Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24
The Golden Grizzlies and Vikings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings will host the game at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. Oakland come into this Horizon League conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 128.5 points.
OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +1.5
This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Vikings.
- Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Do the Golden Grizzlies Stand a Chance on the Road?
Oakland’s season record dropped to 2-6 after a 77-58 loss to Michigan State on Tuesday. The Golden Grizzlies were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just over the O/U line of 133.5.
Oakland kept things close in the first half, trailing 31-30 at the break. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 46.
Oakland struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.2% from the field and 25% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit 35.5% of their threes, making 11 of 31 attempts.
At the free-throw line, they connected on just 52.9% of their shots. Xavier Booker led the way with 18 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes, while DQ Cole added 17 points, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts.
Oakland’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 26 of 60 shots. From two-point range, they connected on 20 of 43 attempts, good for 46%.
From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 35%, making 6 of 17 three-pointers. They also went to the free-throw line 23 times, converting 19 for 82%. Oakland allowed 20 offensive rebounds.
Can Cleveland State Grab a Win at Home?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
The Vikings improved to 4-6 on the season with an 83-61 win over Green Bay on Saturday. Cleveland State, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread in the process.
After leading 37-24 at halftime, the Vikings scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell just under the O/U line of 147.5.
Cleveland State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 19 for 21 (90.5%).
Je’Shawn Stevenson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Tevin Smith added 16 points and 3 assists. Chase Robinson contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from three-point range.
Despite giving up 61 points, Cleveland State’s defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, allowing just 19 made baskets on 46 attempts. Inside the arc, the Vikings conceded 13 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Cleveland State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. The Vikings also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws for an 81% shooting performance. Cleveland State allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.