College hoops betting interest focuses on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers battle Sunday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena as the Panthers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies opened as -8-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers sit at 8-22 (14-13-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are currently 23-7 (14-12-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 15-13 OU, and Oakland is 10-16-1 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 283-ranked Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers and the No. 36-rated Oakland Golden Grizzlies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Oakland is ranked No. 32 in NCAA basketball at 39.03 per game. Contrast that with Wisconsin-Milwaukee's No. 252 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the No. 90-ranked team in the country at 8.03 per game, while Oakland rates No. 171 at 6.97 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland got 22 points and 22 rebounds from Jalen Hayes en route to a 85-72 victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Friday at Resch Center.
Brett Prahl scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Panthers to a win (they lost 81-74 to Detroit at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday).