Valpo has the best offense in the Horizon and I think the Crusaders play the best defense in the Horizon, making them the best team in the league, period. They battle Oakland, the second-best team, tonight with revenge on their minds. On Jan. 6, Oakland handed the Crusaders a 78-66 loss. Since then Valpo is 10-1 SU and 7-4 ATS. Oakland is 4-7 ATS since the first meeting. Back the dog.

Oakland beat Valpo by 12 earlier this season, and I think the Golden Grizzlies will get another win Friday night at home. In my simulations, Oakland is covering 65 percent of the time. Lay the small number.