Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/17/2025, 12:45 AM ET

Oakland visits Northern Kentucky in a Horizon League matchup at Truist Arena, with both teams already in conference play. Oakland is 5-6 overall and 1-0 in League play following a 75-63 loss to Northern Iowa. Northern Kentucky is 9-3 overall and 1-1 in League action following an 80-76 victory over Bellarmine. Make this matchup a winner with college basketball picks.

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Game Information

Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET
Date: December 17, 2025
Where: Truist Arena, Highland Heights, KY
TV: ESPN+

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Preview

Oakland’s offense runs through Brody Robinson, who leads the team with an average of 16.3 points per game while also pacing the Golden Grizzlies in assists at 6.1 per game. Isaac Garrett provides a steady interior presence as the second-leading scorer at 15.2 points per game and the team’s top rebounder with 6.5 boards per game. Defensively, Garrett also leads Oakland in blocked shots at 1.1 per game, while Tuburu Naivalurua sets the tone on the perimeter with a team-high 1.4 steals.

As a team, Oakland averages 84.3 points per game but has struggled to slow opponents, allowing 85.1 points per contest. The Golden Grizzlies pull down 34.4 rebounds per game and average 7.5 steals, using a pressure defense to create transition chances. Limiting turnovers and tightening half-court defense will be critical on the road against a disciplined Northern Kentucky squad.

Northern Kentucky Norse Preview

Northern Kentucky relies on Dan Gherezgher as its primary scorer, with the guard averaging 17.7 points per game. Kael Robinson supports the offense as the second-leading scorer at 15.8 points per game, while LJ Wells controls the glass with a team-best 8.1 rebounds and leads the Norse in blocks at 1.2 per game. Ethan Elliott directs the offense, averaging 4.6 assists, and Donovan Oday anchors the defense with a team-high 2.1 steals.

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The Norse average 85.8 points per game and allow 73.8, showing balance on both ends of the floor. Northern Kentucky posts 36.3 rebounds per contest and creates pressure with 10.4 steals per game, often turning defense into transition offense at home.

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction

Oakland has the scoring to stay competitive, but Northern Kentucky’s defense and rebounding edge at home give the Norse the advantage. Gherezgher and Robinson will help the Norse to find consistent scoring opportunities, while Northern Kentucky’s pressure forces Oakland into too many turnovers. Final Score Prediction: Northern Kentucky Norse win and cover ATS, 86–77. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on Northern Kentucky. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Oakland with the Onyx Odds promo code. Getting the most out of your bets on Northern Kentucky vs Oakland can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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