Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Oakland when they take on the Cleveland State Vikings on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Cleveland State Vikings to cover the point spread in this one found them as 3.5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Cleveland State Vikings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland State Vikings sit at 7-16 (6-14-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are currently 17-7 (9-11-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Cleveland State is 11-10 OU, and Oakland is 6-14-1 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 132-rated Cleveland State Vikings and the No. 111-ranked Oakland Golden Grizzlies, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Oakland is ranked No. 40 in NCAA basketball at 38.83 per game. Contrast that with Cleveland State's No. 244 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Cleveland State is the No. 158-ranked team in the country at 7.13 per game, while Oakland rates No. 172 at 6.92 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Grizzlies got 21 points from Jalen Hayes as Oakland ran past Youngstown State 90-76 on Thursday at Beeghly Center.
Cleveland State got 24 points from Rob Edwards en route to a 90-73 victory over Detroit on Thursday at Wolstein Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Detroit, Friday, February 10th
Cleveland State at Valparaiso, Thursday, February 9th