The Cleveland State Vikings (11-8, 6-2 Horizon) battle the Northern Kentucky Norse (11-8, 6-2) Thursday. Tip from Truist Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Vikings beat Purdue Fort Wayne Monday, covering as a 5.5-point road underdog. Cleveland State is 9-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 5-5 straight up on the road. The Vikings have covered their last 2 road games. Their strength is defense, ranking 68th in opponents’ points per game (64.9).
Northern Kentucky beat Green Bay 74-53 Saturday, covering as a 10-point road favorite. The Norse are 1-4 ATS over its last 5 games and just 4-12 ATS on the season, but 9-2 straight up at home. The Norse’s strength is also defense, ranking 59th in opponents’ points per game (64.5).
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Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cleveland State +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Northern Kentucky -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +4.5 (+100) | Northern Kentucky -4.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky picks and predictions
Prediction
Northern Kentucky 66, Cleveland State 63
Moneyline
PASS.
Northern Kentucky is 9-2 at home while Cleveland State is 5-5 on the road. The moneyline odds here are both justified and unplayable.
Against the spread
BET CLEVELAND STATE +4.5 (+100).
The Vikings are 5-3 ATS in conference games while Northern Kentucky is just 3-5 ATS. The Norse are just 3-6 ATS at home as well as 3-9 ATS as a favorite. They haven’t covered well in this position this season.
While 5-5 straight up, the Vikings are 6-4 ATS as the road team as well. With the Vikings having covered 2 straight as well, one as a road 5.5-point underdog, back CLEVELAND STATE +4.5 (+100).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 127.5 (-110).
Cleveland State has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 games and has scored at least 70 points in 3 straight games. It is averaging 69.4 PPG on the season. The Norse have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 as well and have scored at least 70 points in 3 straight games.
Considering both teams recent offensive success, back the OVER 127.5 (-110).
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