Milwaukee Panthers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Milwaukee vs Oakland NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Rochester.

Milwaukee vs Oakland Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Golden Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Athletics Center O'rena in Rochester, MI. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oakland is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Milwaukee.

Milwaukee vs. Oakland Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Milwaukee Panthers at Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Where: Rochester at Athletics Center O'rena
Date: Thursday, January 2nd
Betting Odds OAK -1.5, WBD -108 | OAK -114 O/U 146.5

Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Grab a Win in Rochester?

Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games

Milwaukee improved to 8-4 on the season with an 88-81 win over the Jaguars on Sunday, December 29th. The Panthers were at home and entered the game as -16.5 favorites.

After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Milwaukee scored 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5, but the Panthers didn’t cover the spread.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

The Panthers put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 53.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They hit 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15. At the free-throw line, they made 27 of 37 attempts, good for 73%.

Themus Fulks led the way with 26 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% from the field. Sean Craig added 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Kentrell Pullian contributed 20 points, making 4-of-7 from deep, while Paul Zilinskas chipped in 21 points despite going 2-for-8 from three.

Panthers Team Defense

Milwaukee's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 23 of 37 shots.

From beyond the arc, Milwaukee's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 73% rate. Milwaukee also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Golden Grizzlies Preview: Is It the Golden Grizzlies Game to Lose at Home?

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games

Oakland’s season record dropped to 3-10 after a 92-62 loss to Arkansas on Monday. The Golden Grizzlies, who entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 139.5.

Oakland trailed 42-39 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 50. This second-half collapse was a major factor in the lopsided final score.

Golden Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Oakland struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 11.8% of their three-point attempts (2/17), contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 40%. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, with a stronger showing inside, shooting 51.2% on two-point attempts (22/43).

Adou Thiero and Boogie Fland led the way with 22 points each, with Fland connecting on 5 of 8 threes (62.5%). Thiero added 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Buru Naivalurua contributed 18 points and 9 boards. Karter Knox chipped in 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, and Allen Mukeba also added 17 points and 6 rebounds.

Golden Grizzlies Team Defense

Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 36 tries.

From beyond the arc, Oakland's opponent shot 45%, connecting on 10 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 85%.

Panthers vs Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 76 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Oakland has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 62 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Golden Grizzlies have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.