Milwaukee vs. Oakland betting: College basketball preview for February 27

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Horizon League foes square off when the Milwaukee Panthers (19-10, 12-6 Horizon League) host the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-16, 10-8 Horizon League) at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Golden Grizzlies are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 148.5.

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Milwaukee vs. Oakland betting lines

  • Milwaukee moneyline odds to win: -246
  • Oakland moneyline odds to win: +199
  • Spread: Milwaukee (-5.5)
  • Total: 148.5

Milwaukee statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Milwaukee has a better record against the spread (6-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-9-0).
  • In home games, the Panthers eclipse the total 72.7% of the time (eight of 11 games). They’ve hit the over in 33.3% of road games (five of 15 contests).
  • Milwaukee has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 9-2 (.818). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 4-2 (.667).

Recent trends

  • The Panthers have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 79.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.1 points more than the 78.8 they’ve scored this season.
  • Milwaukee has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 75.3 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 72.1 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
  • The Panthers’ past 10 contests have seen them make 6.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.7% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 6.0 makes and 31.4%.

Milwaukee betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 9-9-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-13-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 5-10-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 9-2; Away: 4-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (80th in nation) 44.4 (217th) 36.8 (13th) 26.8 (12th) 13.8 (168th) 13.1 (325th)

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Oakland statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This season, Oakland is 5-6-0 at home against the spread (.455 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-8-0 ATS (.429).
  • Golden Grizzlies games have finished above the over/under more often at home (six times out of 11) than on the road (five of 14) this season.
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Golden Grizzlies have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than on the road (.182, 2-9).

Recent trends

  • The Golden Grizzlies are tallying 76.2 points per contest over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 69.1.
  • Oakland has played worse defensively over its past 10 games, surrendering 74.2 points per contest, 3.0 more points than its season average of 71.2.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Golden Grizzlies are sinking 8.1 threes per game, 0.9 more than their season average (7.2). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (32.5%) compared to their season average (29.1%).

Oakland betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-14-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 6-4; 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
42.8 (289th in nation) 43.9 (190th) 32.5 (154th) 30.5 (140th) 11.8 (307th) 11.0 (156th)
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