Detroit Mercy vs. Oakland Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC On Saturday, the Detroit Mercy Titans will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a Horizon League basketball game, and we have you ready to go with our Detroit Mercy vs. Oakland prediction, odds, and preview. Tip-off from OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester, MI, is at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The Golden Grizzlies beat the Titans 95-87 on January 24. They shot 54 percent from the field and knocked down 22 free throws in the road win. Oakland only led by one at halftime but never trailed by more than two points. Detroit Mercy hit 11 threes but was outscored 50-30 in the paint and only attempted eight free throws. Oakland is 8-2 in its last ten matchups with Detroit Mercy (5-5 ATS), and the over was 6-4 in those games. If you want the Detroit Mercy vs. Oakland prediction, read on to get our top NCAAB predictions and increase your bankroll!
Detroit is 4-1 in its last five games
Detroit Mercy (14-14 SU, 17-9 ATS, and 13-13 O/U) lost 73-62 to Robert Morris on Wednesday night, failing to cover as 7.5-point spread underdogs. The Titans hit 45 percent of their field goals, but were held to 4-for-16 shooting from three-point range. RMU outscored Detroit 47-34 after halftime and won the rebounding battle, grabbing 15 offensive. The Colonials also won the turnover battle (+6 margin).
The Titans are 6-4 both straight-up and against the spread in their last ten games, and the total went under six times. They are 11-8 in Horizon League hoops competition this season. Detroit is coached by Mark Montgomery, who is in his first season at the helm after spending the previous ten seasons at Northern Illinois (124-170 record). The former Michigan State guard also spent over a decade as a Spartans assistant coach under Tom Izzo. Detroit scores 80.0 points per game (118th) on 44.2 percent shooting (250th) and 34.6 percent from beyond the arc (152nd). The Titans' opponents average 81.2 points per game (321st) on 44.4 percent shooting (193rd), including 33.2 percent from deep (158th).
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Senior guard Orlando Lovejoy leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.9 points per game on 43.2 percent shooting. He also averages 3.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game. A few other Detroit players to watch against Oakland are sophomore guard TJ Nadeau (13.1 PPG), freshman guard Tyler Spratt (9.9 PPG and 3.8 RPG), and senior forward Legend Geeter (7.9 PPG and 6.2 RPG). KenPom ranks the Titans 244th in the country, including 205th in offensive efficiency and 274th in defensive efficiency.
Detroit Mercy Titans Injury Report:
- No injuries to report.
Oakland is a high-tempo team
Oakland (16-14 SU, 17-12 ATS, and 17-12 O/U) defeated IU Indy 86-74 on Wednesday, covering the spread as 5.5-point betting favorites. The Golden Grizzlies led by ten at the half and held off the Jaguars' comeback efforts with 43 second-half points. They led by as many as 22 points and from start to finish, hitting 55 percent of their field goals. Oakland scored 60 points in the paint and 28 in transition.
The Golden Grizzlies are 5-5 both straight-up and against the spread in their last ten games, and the total went under six times. The Grizz are 12-7 in Horizon League play this season, tied with Robert Morris for second place in the conference's basketball standings. Oakland is led by Greg Kampe, who has compiled a 731-569 record in 42 seasons as the team's head coach. The Golden Grizzlies average 85.1 points per game (34th) on 47.4 percent shooting (56th) and 34.3 percent from beyond the arc (165th). Oakland's opponents score 83.9 points per game (346th) on 47.0 percent shooting (319th), including 34.0 percent from long range (200th).
Senior guard Brody Robinson paces the Golden Grizzlies in scoring, averaging 17.0 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting. He also averages 6.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game. A few other Oakland players to watch against Detroit Mercy are senior forward Tuburu Naivalurua (14.0 PPG and 6.1 RPG), junior forward Isaac Garrett (13.7 PPG and 7.2 RPG), and senior forward Michael Houge (13.0 PPG and 5.6 RPG). KenPom ranks the Golden Grizzlies 157th nationally, including 80th in offensive efficiency and 277th in defensive efficiency.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Injury Report:
- No injuries to report.
Detroit Mercy vs. Oakland Pick and Preview
Spread Pick for Detroit Mercy vs. Oakland
- Titans cover (4 Units)
Detroit has won four of its last five straight-up and against the spread, and enters Saturday's matchup ranked 65th nationally in momentum, including 42nd in defensive momentum, per Haslametrics. I believe they'll get off the mat against a Golden Grizzlies team that's had their number recently (five straight losses), as the Grizz are limping into this game (2-4 SU and ATS in their last six and ranked 312th in momentum, including 308th in offensive momentum). Oakland is also ranked 351st in consistency this season, while Detroit Mercy is 64th.
The Titans lead the Horizon League in opponent effective field goal percentage in conference play, holding teams to the lowest three-point percentage (31.1%). They're also 4th in two-point defense. On the other end of the court, they lead the Horizon in three-point shooting (40.2%) in conference competition. In their regular-season finale, I anticipate the Titans will battle to keep the score close and cover.
Over/Under Pick for Detroit Mercy vs. Oakland
- Over (4 Units)
These teams combined for 182 points in the first matchup, scoring 80-plus points in each half. Oakland shot 54 percent, and Detroit hit 50 percent of its shots, as neither defense was able to string together stops. While the Grizzlies have lost offensive momentum, I expect them to score enough around the rim (31st-highest near-proximity attempt rate) to push the total over. The Titans are sound defensively on the perimeter but allow many near-proximity shots and rank 192nd in opponent NP%. On the other end, though, Detroit will knock down plenty of long-range shots against an Oakland team that ranks 324th in opponent three-point attempt rate.
Detroit Mercy and Oakland are fast-paced teams, ranking 54th and 95th nationally in schedule-adjusted tempo. Bet on a high-scoring game!
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