Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Basketball NCAAB Sat 13 Dec 18:00
Northern Iowa Panthers (UNI)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Oakland vs Northern Iowa

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies face the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, December 13.

We’re Backing UNI on the Spread

There’s a generous line of -7.5 when it comes to Northern Iowa in their meeting with Oakland. The -120 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

UNI Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss

Oakland Golden Grizzlies previous game saw them claim a 98-97 home win over Toledo Rockets.

Northern Iowa Panthers were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Wichita State Shockers by a 74-69 (OT) scoreline.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Northern Iowa 19-12 2148 1895 253 12-5 7-7 1W
Oakland 16-15 2558 2527 31 7-5 9-10 1L
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Oakland vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

This Oakland vs Northern Iowa betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Northern Iowa at -7.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -120 are available and our pick would mean a solid win for the favorites in this college showdown.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Oakland vs Northern Iowa stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by UNI in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by UNI in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

UNI -7.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Northern Iowa -7.5
Totals Over 147.5
Result & BTTS 60 Northern Iowa / Yes

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Northern Iowa -7.5 on the spread, along with Over 147.5 points and Northern Iowa/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oakland Oakland logo 70 - 81 Northern Iowa logo Northern Iowa

We’re going for the Panthers to win by a 81-70 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Oakland vs Northern Iowa Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

UNI Big Favorites With the Books

Northern Iowa have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -435 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 81% chance of winning. Oakland are the underdogs at +330 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 8.5 and total points is 147.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 147.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oakland logo Oakland Stats
Northern Iowa logo Northern Iowa Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Belmont 26-5 2605 2247 358 15-2 11-3 1L
Bradley 20-11 2401 2265 136 16-3 4-8 1W
Illinois State 20-11 2352 2116 236 15-3 5-8 2W
Murray State 20-11 2588 2466 122 14-3 6-8 1L
Northern Iowa 19-12 2148 1895 253 12-5 7-7 1W
UIC 17-14 2334 2165 169 10-6 7-8 1L
Valparaiso 16-14 2131 2148 -17 12-4 4-10 1L
Southern Illinois 16-15 2273 2159 114 8-7 8-8 4W
Drake 12-19 2334 2330 4 7-12 5-7 9L
Indiana State 11-20 2292 2320 -28 8-7 3-13 1W
Evansville 7-24 2084 2379 -295 5-12 2-12 1L
Horizon League Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Robert Morris 21-10 2423 2256 167 13-3 8-7 7W
Wright State 20-11 2486 2283 203 11-5 9-6 2W
Northern Kentucky 18-13 2556 2371 185 12-5 6-8 1L
Green Bay 17-14 2329 2318 11 9-4 8-10 1W
Fort Wayne 17-14 2443 2403 40 11-4 6-10 1W
Detroit 15-14 2254 2282 -28 8-5 7-9 1W
Oakland 16-15 2558 2527 31 7-5 9-10 1L
Youngstown State 15-16 2442 2268 174 11-5 4-11 2L
Milwaukee 11-19 2283 2376 -93 9-6 2-13 1W
Cleveland State 10-21 2469 2653 -184 7-8 3-13 7L
IU Indy 7-23 2492 2632 -140 5-8 2-15 5L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak