Wisconsin-Green Bay vs Oakland Picks and Prediction – 1/31/2025

Green Bay Phoenix enters this matchup at 2-20 overall and 0-11 in Horizon League play, coming off an 81-66 road loss to Cleveland State. The Phoenix have struggled all season, especially on the offensive end, averaging 69.0 points per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Marcus Hall has been the lone bright spot, leading the team with 12.6 points per game on 44.7% shooting. Preston Ruedinger is the playmaker on the offense with 3.2 assists per game. The team’s rebounding has also been an issue, ranking among the worst in the conference with just 28.5 boards per game. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Defensively, Green Bay has been even more problematic, allowing 80.7 points per contest. Opponents are finding easy scoring opportunities due to the Phoenix’s lack of interior presence, as they average just 2.1 blocks per game. They also struggle to create turnovers, recording only 4.8 steals per contest. Jeremiah Johnson leads the team in rebounding with 4.4 per game, but his contributions haven’t been enough to mask Green Bay’s defensive inefficiencies. 

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies, at 9-13 overall and 6-5 in conference play, are coming off a narrow 73-71 loss to Robert Morris. Despite the loss, they have been competitive in Horizon League action, winning four of the last six games. Tuburu Naivalurua has led the way offensively, averaging 13.6 points per game while shooting an efficient 57.3% from the field. The Grizzlies have struggled with outside shooting, posting a 41.8% field goal percentage, but their rebounding has been strong, with Naivalurua also leading the team at 7.8 rebounds per game. Jaylen Jones has been a key distributor, averaging 3.2 assists per contest.

Defensively, Oakland has been more reliable than Green Bay, allowing 69.5 points per game. The Grizzlies have been solid in forcing turnovers, averaging 6.8 steals per contest, with Jones leading the way in that category. Shot-blocking has also been a strength, as Allen Mukeba averages 1.5 blocks per game, providing a solid interior presence. 

Green Bay has been completely outmatched in conference play, struggling to keep up offensively while allowing teams to score with ease. Oakland has been more consistent on both ends of the floor and should be able to exploit Green Bay’s weaknesses in rebounding and defense. The Grizzlies are the stronger team and should take care of business at home. Final Score Prediction: Oakland Golden Grizzlies win 88-61