Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Oakland vs Northern Kentucky

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies battle the Northern Kentucky Norse, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, December 17.

We’re eager to back NKU to beat Oakland and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -143 that the home team claim the win.

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Oakland Golden Grizzlies lost on the road in their previous game. Northern Iowa Panthers won 75-63.

Northern Kentucky Norse won their last game 80-76. This was a road victory against Bellarmine Knights.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NKU beat Oakland when the teams last met. It was a 84-75 scoreline. NKU have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	9-3	1029	885	144	7-0	2-3	2W
Oakland	5-6	927	936	-9	3-0	2-6	1L

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Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Picks

This expert Oakland vs Northern Kentucky betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s an appealing -143 that NKU are able to get the better of the road team. This pick can be wagered on the Moneyline for this college matchup.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.

Key Oakland vs Northern Kentucky stats:

• NKU have won 10 consecutive games at home.
• NKU have won 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• Oakland have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Oakland have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• NKU have won 6 of their last 10 games against Oakland.

NKU Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

If you’re looking for tastier odds, NKU can be backed at a bigger price on the spread. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result lines for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

Northern Kentucky Moneyline @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Oakland 79 - 81 Northern Kentucky

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Norse to achieve a 81-79 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Northern Kentucky are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Oakland are trading at +120.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 164.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 164.5 can find odds of -110 available.

The best betting apps provide a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball matchups. Be sure to explore all the available options before placing your bet.

Moneyline

Oakland

+120

NKU

-143

Point Spread

Oakland +2.5

-112

NKU -2.5

-108

Total Points

Under 164.5

-110

Over 164.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oakland Stats

Northern Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 165.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.90 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 84.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 165.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.70 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 92.10 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	9-3	1029	885	144	7-0	2-3	2W
Robert Morris	8-4	911	842	69	6-0	2-4	1W
Youngstown State	7-4	885	752	133	5-0	2-4	5W
Fort Wayne	7-6	1116	1023	93	7-0	0-6	3W
Oakland	5-6	927	936	-9	3-0	2-6	1L
Wright State	5-7	940	819	121	4-3	1-4	2L
Green Bay	5-7	878	911	-33	2-1	3-6	1W
Milwaukee	4-6	797	817	-20	4-1	0-5	1L
Detroit	4-7	819	872	-53	2-1	2-6	1L
Cleveland State	4-8	953	996	-43	4-2	0-6	1W
IU Indy	4-9	1158	1194	-36	3-3	1-6	1W

• 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

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