Oakland vs. Cleveland State betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 4

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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (14-10, 10-3 Horizon League) take a three-game win streak into a road matchup with the Cleveland State Vikings (9-14, 5-7 Horizon League), winners of four straight. The Golden Grizzlies are favorites (-8.5) in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 169.5.

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Oakland Cover -8.5 vs Cleveland State -110

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Oakland vs. Cleveland State betting lines

  • Oakland moneyline odds to win: -389
  • Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: +301
  • Spread: Oakland (-8.5)
  • Total: 169.5

Oakland statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Oakland has performed worse at home, covering four times in seven home games, and nine times in 14 road games.
  • The Golden Grizzlies have gone over the total in six of seven home games (85.7%), compared to eight of 14 road games (57.1%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Oakland has won a lower percentage of its home games (.714) compared to away games (.800).

Recent trends

  • The Golden Grizzlies’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 85.3 points per contest compared to the 83.5 they’ve averaged this year.
  • Oakland’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has allowed 76.7 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 81.1 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Golden Grizzlies are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 6.7 threes per game and shooting 34.2% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.0 makes and 34.6% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

Oakland betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-4-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-8-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.4 (65th in nation) 46.9 (319th) 31.4 (232nd) 33.4 (308th) 15.4 (98th) 9.8 (54th)

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Cleveland State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • This year, Cleveland State is 2-4-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-6-0 ATS (.500).
  • In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Vikings’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, four of six) than on the road (75%, nine of 12).
  • This year the Vikings are 1-2 at home as moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they are 3-9 (.250).

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Vikings are putting up 81.6 points per contest, 1.3 more than their season average (80.3).
  • In its previous 10 games, Cleveland State is surrendering 84.7 points per game, 0.2 more points than its season average (84.5).
  • The Vikings are draining 11.2 threes per contest over their last 10 games, which is 0.5 more than their average for the season (10.7). Likewise, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (39.6%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (38.6%).

Cleveland State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 9-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 9-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (156th in nation) 45.7 (270th) 29.7 (301st) 32.6 (272nd) 15.5 (90th) 12.7 (310th)
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