Prediction, odds for Alabama vs. Oakland in SEC-Horizon matchup
After back-to-back wins to open the 2026-27 season, the Alabama Crimson Tide will remain at home Monday night for yet another nonconference matchup, this time against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Led by head coach Greg Kampe, the Golden Grizzlies come to Tuscaloosa as a member of the Horizon League. The Golden Grizzlies have struggled so far during the young season owning an 0-3 record (0-0 Horizon), with the three losses all having come on the road at Michigan, Stanford, and UC Santa Barbara. Oakland also comes to Tuscaloosa ranking among the nation's worst teams in both points scored and allowed per game at 66 and 85, respectively. Chris Fields Jr., a senior forward, leads the Golden Grizzlies in scoring, averaging nearly a double-double at 18 points and nine rebounds per game. As for Alabama , the Crimson Tide enter Monday's game ranked as the nation's No. 18 team, per the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll , at 2-0 (0-0 SEC). Alabama ranks among the nation's top offensive teams with an average of 98.5 points scored per game, and have six players who are averaging in double figures headlined by Drew Fielder at 15.5 a contest. Here is a look at
