In this article, we formulate a Boise State vs. Oakland prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 6th at ExtraMile Arena.

Can Oakland build on the magic?

Last season was all about magic for Oakland and they finished the regular season with a record of 24-12. Oakland then entered the NCAA Tournament and was able to defeat Kentucky to shock the world. Oakland lost a lot of talent from this team due to graduation and the transfer portal, but they also brought back some key players. DQ Cole is back after averaging 8.7 points per game last year. Isaiah Jones also averaged 4.9 points per game last year and they need him to get even better. His brother, Jaylen Jones, transferred from Tennessee State after averaging 9.2 points per game for Tennessee State last year.

Can Boise State use last year as momentum?

Boise State didn't feel like they deserved to be in a play-in game, but they were, and then they got beaten back by Colorado. The good news for Boise State is that they still have plenty of talent back from last year's team. Tyson Degenhart was a standout player last year, averaging 16.7 points per game and he is back for another year. Omar Stanley is also back and will be heavily supported this year.

Emmanuel Egbo also had a big off-season and is expected to be even better this year after a big off-season. If Boise State wants to get the job done in this game, the offense will need to get off to a fast start.

Boise State vs Oakland Prediction

Boise State will have no problem getting the job done here. Oakland had so much turnover after the season and they will have a really hard time defending here. Tyson Degenhart is the best player on the court in this game and he will have a huge game here. Oakland's offense won't be able to keep up and Boise State will come out on top. Support Boise State against the spread here.