The Valparaiso Crusaders will hit the floor running against the away Oakland Golden Grizzlies Friday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Valparaiso Crusaders to cover the point spread in this one found them as -3.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Valparaiso Crusaders are 11-3 overall and 6-5 ATS, while the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 12-3 and 6-5-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Valparaiso boasts a 5-6 on the OU, and Oakland is 2-9-1.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Valparaiso Crusaders at No. 105 and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at No. 32 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Oakland is ranked No. 76 in NCAA basketball at 38.93 per game. Contrast that with Valparaiso's No. 65 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Valparaiso is the No. 210-ranked team in the country at 6.29 per game, while Oakland rates No. 104 at 8 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Grizzlies got 21 points from Martez Walker as Oakland ran past Northern Kentucky 76-65 on Saturday at Athletics Center Orena.
Valparaiso earned a 70-59 victory over UIC on Friday, getting 23 points from Tevonn Walker at UIC Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at UIC, Sunday, January 8th
Valparaiso at Detroit, Sunday, January 8th