Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Michigan State Spartans Picks and Predictions for Saturday, December 20, 2025
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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies face the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena, with Oakland at 6–6 overall following a road win at Northern Kentucky, while Michigan State is 10–1 after a home win over Toledo. Build your bankroll with our free college basketball picks.
Oakland vs Michigan State Game Information
- Tipoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: December 20, 2025
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV: BTN
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Preview
Oakland averages 84.1 points per game while allowing an average of 84.4, relying on strong perimeter play and shot-making to keep pace. Brody Robinson leads the Golden Grizzlies in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game, and he also leads the team in assists at 6.1 per contest. Isaac Garrett is the second-leading scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game, while also leading Oakland on the glass at 6.9 rebounds per game.
The Golden Grizzlies average 34.8 rebounds, 7.5 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game. Garrett leads the team in blocks at 1.0 per contest, and Nassim Mashhour leads Oakland in steals, averaging 1.3 per game. As a team, Oakland is shooting 48% from the field and averaging 34.9% from three-point range, numbers that have helped Oakland stay competitive in higher-scoring games.
Michigan State Spartans Preview
Michigan State averages 77.9 points per game while allowing an average of 62.7, with a strong interior presence, the Spartans’ calling card. Jaxon Kohler leads the Spartans in scoring, averaging 14.0 points per game, and he also leads the team in rebounding at 10.1 boards per contest. Jeremy Fears Jr. is the second-leading scorer at 11.5 points per game and leads Michigan State in assists, averaging 9.5 per contest.
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The Spartans average 42.7 rebounds, 6.2 steals, and 4.7 blocks per game. Fears Jr. also leads Michigan State in steals at 1.4 per game, while Kohler leads the team in blocks at 1.1 per contest. As a team, Michigan State is shooting 46% from the field and averaging 36.5% from three-point range, but with the defense driving much of its success.
Oakland vs Michigan State Prediction
Michigan State controls the glass and allows fewer points, but Oakland’s scoring pace and perimeter play can keep the game closer than expected if shots fall early. If the Spartans maintain their defensive pressure and limit transition opportunities, Michigan State will pull away in the final 10 minutes of the second half. Final Score Prediction: Michigan State Spartans win and cover ATS, 63–62. Betting on sports and on Oakland is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Michigan State with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Michigan State vs Oakland you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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