The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (5-5) are underdogs (+8.5) as they try to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Northern Iowa Panthers (7-2) at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at McLeod Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 148.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Northern Iowa Cover -8.5 vs Oakland -112
Northern Iowa vs. Oakland betting lines
- Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: -422
- Oakland moneyline odds to win: +323
- Spread: Northern Iowa (-8.5)
- Total: 148.5
Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Northern Iowa did a better job covering the spread in home games (12-4-0) last season than it did in road games (6-4-0).
- The Panthers hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (43.8%) than games on the road (40%) last year.
- As a moneyline favorite, Northern Iowa won a higher percentage of its games at home (.812) compared to road games (.600) last season.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Panthers were 194th in the country offensively (73.3 points scored per game) and 50th defensively (67.4 points allowed).
- On the boards, Northern Iowa was 300th in the nation in rebounds (29.9 per game) last season. It was 70th in rebounds allowed (29.5 per game).
- Last season the Panthers were ranked 148th in the nation in assists with 13.9 per game.
Northern Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-4-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 2-6-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (107th in nation) | 37.1 (10th) | 29.6 (313th) | 33.2 (280th) | 17.2 (49th) | 8.4 (sixth) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Northern Iowa vs. Oakland? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Oakland statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Oakland was better at home (6-6-0) than on the road (8-9-0) last season.
- Looking at the over/under, Golden Grizzlies games finished over more frequently at home (seven of 12, 58.3%) than on the road (six of 17, 35.3%) last year.
- The Golden Grizzlies, as moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (3-10) last year.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Golden Grizzlies averaged 70.6 points per game (266th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They surrendered 71.6 points per contest on defense (165th-ranked).
- Oakland pulled down 32.1 boards per game (174th-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 30.3 rebounds per contest (121st-ranked).
- The Golden Grizzlies ranked 227th in the country with 12.9 dimes per game.
Oakland betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-1-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.0 (53rd in nation) | 49.4 (353rd) | 29.6 (313th) | 33.6 (292nd) | 15.7 (119th) | 9.2 (20th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
