Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Looking to win big? The Golden Grizzlies and Raiders face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Wright State being favored by -3.5 at home against Oakland.
OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wright State Raiders -3.5
This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Raiders.
- Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Oakland Have What it Takes on the Road?
Oakland’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-11 after a 79-71 loss to Robert Morris on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies were -5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.
Oakland led 39-32 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the second half while only scoring 32. The total points for the game reached 150, going over the O/U line of 134.5.
Oakland’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 24.2% of their threes (8/33) and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 39.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they found more success inside, shooting 52.8% on two-point attempts (19/36).
Kam Woods led the way with 29 points, shooting 60.0% from the field and 75.0% from three (3/4). Buru Naivalurua contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras added 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 80.0% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
Oakland’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 27 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 52% of their shots, going 19 for 36.
From three-point range, Oakland held their opponent to 24% shooting, as they made just 8 of 33 attempts. The opposing team also shot 69% from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 13. Oakland allowed 20 offensive rebounds.
Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win at Home?
Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games
Wright State improved to 6-8 on the season with a 74-51 home win over Green Bay on Thursday, January 2nd. The Raiders were -13 favorites and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 125 fell well short of the O/U line of 152.5.
Wright State led 35-20 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Green Bay 39-31 to secure the win.
Wright State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and made 53.8% of their two-point shots.
The Raiders dished out 20 assists, with Logan Woods contributing 5 along with 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 2 from deep. Brandon Noel led the team with 20 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three-point range.
Even with Wright State giving up 51 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field on 29/60 shooting. Inside the arc, they conceded 21/39 for 53%.
From three-point range, Wright State’s defense allowed 8/21 shooting, or 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 66%.