On The Horizon

Jim Squire

Mid-Money Madness: January 20--Mid-Major Madness

Detroit Mercy at Green Bay

Spread: Detroit Mercy -5.5

Total: 137

Tip-Off: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN+

Covering in four of its last five, Detroit Mercy has played itself into being one of the top teams in the Horizon League.

The Titans offense led by Antoine Davis is as strong as ever, ranking in the top 100 of the country in 3-point percentage, and free-throw shooting. All three of their league wins have been blowouts, as the losses, albeit good, have been close.

On the other end of the spectrum, Green Bay has looked awful, getting blown out by UIC and Milwaukee of late. Green Bay also ranks in the bottom 30 of the country in adjusted tempo, adjusted efficiency, and 3-point shooting, something that the Titans are very good at.

Detroit Mercy swept the season series last year, winning the first matchup by 25. This happens to be the first matchup between the two this season. I’d once again take it up to eight.

The Pick: Detroit Mercy -5.5

Cleveland State Women's Basketball Returns Home To Host Purdue Fort Wayne--csuvikings.prestosports.com

UW-Green Bay basketball freshman forward Brayden Dailey playing the waiting game as a redshirt--Green Bay Press Gazette
Phoenix Ready to Host Detroit Mercy and Oakland--greenbayphoenix.com

Not again: UWGB women's games against UWM canceled because of COVID-19 issues with Panthers--Green Bay Press Gazette

JAGS TO OPEN THREE-GAME HOMESTAND AGAINST WRIGHT STATE--iupuijags.com

JAGUARS FACE UIC FOR BACK-TO-BACK GAMES--iupuijags.com

@NKUNorseMBB travels to UIC for #HLMBB showdown--nkunorse.com

NCAA mid-major Top 25 rankings: Murray State explodes; Vermont finding rhythm--Heat Check CBB

14. Oakland Grizzlies (13-4)

Three of Oakland’s four losses this season are against KenPom top-50 opponents. While the Grizzlies might not own any “elite” wins, they have not suffered many head-scratching losses either. Wins over Toledo and Vermont have aged rather well. Additionally, they have leaped out to a 7-0 start in the Horizon League. They look like the clear favorite to win the league thanks to the superb duo of Jamal Cain and Jalen Moore. Six of Oakland’s next eight scheduled games are set to be on the road.

ROUND TWO WITH MILWAUKEE COMING FOR MEN'S BASKETBALL--goldengrizzlies.com
MEN'S BASKETBALL ADDS UM-DEARBORN TO SCHEDULE--goldengrizzlies.com

Robert Morris and Purdue Fort Wayne Set For Friday Tilt--gomastodons.com

Colonials Take To Road For Two-Game Swing--rmucolonials.com

Flames Bring Three-Game Winning Streak Back Home--uicflames.com

@UIC_WBB Opens Weekend Series At IUPUI--uicflames.com
UIC Women's Basketball Adds Game Against NKU--uicflames.com