Oakland vs. Cleveland State betting: College basketball preview for February 23

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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-16, 9-8 Horizon League) are at home in Horizon League play against the Cleveland State Vikings (19-9, 13-4 Horizon League) on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET. The Golden Grizzlies are 2.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under set at 136.5 points.

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Oakland vs. Cleveland State betting lines

  • Oakland moneyline odds to win: -146
  • Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: +122
  • Spread: Oakland (-2.5)
  • Total: 136.5

Oakland statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Oakland has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered four times in 10 games when playing at home, and it has covered six times in 14 games when playing on the road.
  • In terms of point totals, the Golden Grizzlies hit the over more consistently at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in 10 opportunities this season (50%). In away games, they have hit the over five times in 14 opportunities (35.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Oakland has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.556) compared to road games (.667).

Recent trends

  • The Golden Grizzlies have seen an increase in scoring recently, putting up 74.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 5.9 points more than the 68.4 they’ve scored this year.
  • Oakland has been less stingy on defense as of late, giving up 71.5 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 70.7 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
  • The Golden Grizzlies are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 8.1 threes per game and shooting 32.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.2 makes and 28.9% from distance in the 2024-25 season.

Oakland betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-7-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 5-4; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.7 (291st in nation) 43.9 (187th) 32.3 (168th) 30.5 (143rd) 11.5 (324th) 11 (159th)

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Cleveland State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Cleveland State has a lower winning percentage at home (.571, 8-6-0 record) than on the road (.667, 8-4-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Vikings games have gone over three of 14 times at home (21.4%), and five of 12 on the road (41.7%).
  • The Vikings’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .500, both at home (1-1) and away (5-5).

Recent trends

  • The Vikings have played worse offensively in their last 10 games, posting 70.7 points per contest, 2.6 fewer points their than season average of 73.3.
  • Cleveland State has performed better defensively over its last 10 games, surrendering 64 points per contest, 1.3 fewer points than its season average of 65.3 allowed.
  • The Vikings are draining 6.1 threes per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.5). Additionally, they have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (30.8%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (33.2%).

Cleveland State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-10-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 8-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-17-1 (Home: 3-10-1; Away: 5-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-3; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 5-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.8 (184th in nation) 42.3 (100th) 31.3 (225th) 28.5 (41st) 13.8 (167th) 11 (159th)
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