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Cleveland State at Wright State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland State at Wright State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland State Vikings (11-9, 6-3 Horizon) battle the Wright State Raiders (11-9, 4-5) on Saturday, with tip-off from Nutter Center in Fairborn, Ohio set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cleveland State vs. Wright State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Cleveland State fell to Northern Kentucky 57-56 on the road on Thursday, but covered as 5-point underdogs. It has now covered the spread in 3 straight games, but is 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10. This season, the Vikings are 10-8 ATS. The Vikings have struggled offensively this season, scoring only 68.8 points per game (242nd).

The Raiders lost 88-80 to Purdue Fort Wayne at home on Thursday, failing to cover as 3.5-point home favorites. In their last 5 games, they are 3-2 ATS and 4-5 ATS in their last 9 games featuring a spread. The Raiders are 9-9 ATS this season. Wright State has shot the ball well this season, ranking 5th in the country for field goal percentage (50.24%).

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Cleveland State at Wright State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cleveland State +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Wright State -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +3.5 (-115) | Wright State -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cleveland State at Wright State picks and predictions

Prediction

Wright State 76, Cleveland State 71

Moneyline

PASS.

There is more value on the Wright State spread than there is on the -165 moneyline play.

Against the spread

BET WRIGHT STATE -3.5 (-105).

In their previous matchup this season, Wright State took down the Vikings 82-67 on the road, covering as 1-point road favorites by 14 points.

This should be an interesting matchup as Wright State’s strength is its offense while Cleveland State’s strength is its defense. On the flip side, both teams have struggled equally on defense and offense, respectively, ranking below 200th in points per game, field goal percentage, and 3-point percentage.

The Raiders are also 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 142.5 (-110).

In the previous 10 matchups between these teams, the closing line has been below 142 points only 3 times.

For Wright State, in their previous 10 games, the closing line has only been below 142 points 3 times as well. In that span, the Over is 7-3. The Over is also 6-1-1 in the Raiders’ last 8 games following an ATS loss.

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Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

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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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Cleveland State at Purdue Fort Wayne odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland State at Purdue Fort Wayne odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland State Vikings (10-8, 5-2 Horizon) and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (12-6, 4-3) meet Monday at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cleveland State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Vikings have picked up 3 wins in the past 4 outings. Cleveland State hasn’t lost in regulation in 4 outings dating back to Dec. 29 at Youngstown State, the 1st-place team in the Horizon League.

The Mastodons have also won 3 of the past 4 games overall, but they have failed to cover the past 3 outings and are 1-4 against the spread in the past 5 games. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for Purdue Fort Wayne.

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Cleveland State at Purdue Fort Wayne odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cleveland State +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Purdue Fort Wayne -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +5.5 (-110) | Purdue Fort Wayne -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cleveland State at Purdue Fort Wayne picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue Fort Wayne 70, Cleveland State 66

Moneyline

This should be a close game, and you can’t risk more than 2 times your potential return with Purdue Fort Wayne (-230).

PASS.

Against the spread

CLEVELAND STATE +5.5 (-110) is worth a look catching nearly 3 buckets.

While the Vikings are just 2-6 ATS in the past 8 games overall, and 0-5 ATS in the past 5 against winning teams, Purdue Fort Wayne is 1-4 ATS in the past 5 outings overall and 2-8 ATS in the past 10 at home.

CSU is the lean because the underdog has cashed in 4 straight meetings in this series, while the road team is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 overall.

Over/Under

UNDER 136.5 (-105) is the lean, ever so slightly.

The Under has connected in 9 of the past 12 games on the road for Cleveland State and in 7 of its last 8 road games against teams with a winning home record.

The Under is also 10-4 in the past 14 games overall for the Mastodons, while hitting at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 by Purdue Fort Wayne following a non-cover.

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Green Bay at Cleveland State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Green Bay at Cleveland State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Green Bay Phoenix (2-14, 1-4 Horizon) meet the Cleveland State Vikings (8-8, 3-2) Saturday at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Green Bay vs. Cleveland State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Phoenix enter on a 6-game skid, while going just 2-4 ATS during the span. Green Bay’s last win was at home against Kansas City back on Dec. 10. In addition, UWGB is 0-10 SU and 3-7 ATS in 10 true road games this season.

The Vikings were on the short end of a 68-64 loss in overtime at home against Milwaukee, but it is 2-2 SU across the past 4 outings. At home, CSU is a respectable 5-2 SU across the past 7 outings, while cashing in 3 of the past 5 games on its home floor.

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Green Bay at Cleveland State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Green Bay +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Cleveland State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Green Bay +13.5 (-115) | Cleveland -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Green Bay at Cleveland State picks and predictions

Prediction

Cleveland State 73, Green Bay 62

Moneyline

Cleveland State (-1400) will cost you 14 times your potential return, and that’s not a good wager, especially on a team that is just .500, and has already lost to a Division II team this season.

PASS.

Against the spread

GREEN BAY +13.5 (-115) has a pretty dismal overall straight-up record, but as a double-digit underdog, the Phoenix are 2-2 ATS across the past 4 outings.

And Cleveland State -13.5 (-115) has been a favorite just once as a double-digit favorite, failing to cover Nov. 18 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Vikings also enter on a 2-5 ATS skid across the past 7 games overall.

This wager comes with some risk, as Cleveland State has won 4 in a row in the series, while covering 5 in a row. But this is a super high line, and Green Bay would grab the cover.

Over/Under

OVER 127.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board in this Horizon League matinee tussle.

The Over has cashed in each of the previous 4 meetings in the series. Perhaps more importantly, the Over is 9-4 in the past 13 games overall for the Phoenix, while going 5-0 in the past 5 for the Vikings against teams with a losing record. The Over is also 9-3 in the past 12 games at home for CSU.

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Milwaukee at Cleveland State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee at Cleveland State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Panthers (9-5, 3-1 Horizon) and Cleveland State Vikings (8-7, 3-1) meet Thursday at Wolstein Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Milwaukee vs. Cleveland State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Milwaukee is playing its 3rd straight game away from home. The Panthers are coming off an 84-81 win at Detroit Mercy Saturday. Milwaukee shot 46.2% from distance in that victory and ranks 41st in the nation with a 37.6% mark from beyond the arc on the season.

The Vikings have struggled on 3s (29.5%, 326th NCAA-I), but they boast 1 of the better defenses in the Horizon League. Cleveland State has allowed just 64.2 points per game, 2nd Horizon) and has held foes to a 40.5% mark from the field since Nov. 16.

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Milwaukee at Cleveland State odds

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Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Milwaukee +6.5 (-110) | Cleveland State -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Milwaukee at Cleveland State picks and predictions

Prediction

Cleveland State 72, Milwaukee 63

Moneyline

The moneyline was off the board at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

Cleveland State went 2-0 straight up and 2-0 against the spread against Milwaukee last season and is 7-1 ATS vs. the Panthers since 2019.

The Panthers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games. In this series, the home team is 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings.

Cleveland State’s defense is a separator in this match-up. Milwaukee has had an easy schedule with the defenses it has faced, so this 3rd straight game away from home and a jump in class could well be a game that goes badly for the Panthers.

TAKE CLEVELAND STATE -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

A clash in styles has turtle Cleveland State hosting rabbit Milwaukee. Signals in performance rates crisscross, some toward the Over and some toward the Under. AVOID.

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Cleveland State at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland State at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland State Vikings (0-2) and the Ohio Bobcats (0-1) meet Saturday at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cleveland State vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Vikings of Cleveland State have stumbled out of the chute, losing 72-68 in the opener Monday to Notre Dame College, a Division II team, before falling 69-58 at Cincinnati Thursday. The Vikings were able to cover a 22.5-point spread at UC as the Under cashed.

The Bobcats of Ohio put up a spirited effort in Nashville against Belmont Monday, winning 70-69 as 6-point underdogs as the Under connected. Ohio outrebounded Belmont by a 34-30 margin while shooting 43.3% (26-of-60) from the field and 45% (9-of-20) from downtown.

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Cleveland State at Ohio odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cleveland State +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Ohio -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +9.5 (-112) | Ohio -9.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -108 | U: -117)

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Cleveland State at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 72, Cleveland State 61

Moneyline

Ohio (-500) will cost you 5 times your potential return in this Buckeye State battle. While the Bobcats should pick up their first win of the season after a near-miss in Nashville, that’s too much risk for not enough reward.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

OHIO -9.5 (-112) is worth a look in Saturday’s matinee affair.

The Bobcats showed off their size, outrebounding Belmont in its place while shooting well from the free-throw stripe.

Keep fading the Vikings until further notice, as this is a team that was dropped at home by a Division II team. That’s embarrassing and could signal a long season ahead for the Horizon League squad.

Over/Under

UNDER 137.5 (-117) is the lean here.

Cleveland State cashed the Under in its loss in Cincinnati Thursday, while Ohio hit the Under in the opener at Belmont Monday.

The Under is also 4-0 in the past 4 road games for CSU dating back to last season, while Ohio has cashed the Under in 6 of the past 7 overall going back to the end of last season.

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Cleveland State at Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland State at Cincinnati odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland State Vikings (0-1) and Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) tangle in a Buckeye State non-conference battle at Fifth Third Arena Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cleveland State vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Cleveland State lost to DII Notre Dame (Ohio) 72-68 in its Monday night opener at home. Shooting woes plagued the Vikings as CSU went just 4-of-17 (23.5%) on 3-point attempts and 8-of-18 (44.4%) from the free-throw line. The game marked a shaky debut for 1st-year coach Daniyal Robinson.

The Bearcats took down DII Chaminade in their season opener Monday at home. UC outscored the Silverswords 98-55 and logged an effective field-goal mark of 65.6%. Thursday’s game continues a stretch that has Cincinnati playing 3 straight games at home to open the season.

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Cleveland State at Cincinnati odds

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Moneyline: Cleveland State +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Cincinnati -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +22.5 (-108) | Cincinnati -22.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Cleveland State at Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 81, Cleveland State 62

Moneyline

PASS. Cleveland State is a lean against the number but would only be a play here if the payout came closer to true odds (perhaps a 3-4% proposition, which would be about twice the payout as currently listed).

Against the spread

CSU brings back a decent chunk of team that went 19-8 last season. The Vikings went 0-3 against superior talent in their first 3 games, but that included a game 67-61 loss to a top-15 Ohio State team.

The Bearcats — led by then-1st-year coach Wes Miller — were solid last season cruising in games like this. But the Vikings were just way off the mark in Monday’s game against an inferior opponent. Look for a better showing Thursday.

BACK CLEVELAND STATE +22.5 (-108).

Over/Under

The Over is 9-3 in CSU’s last 12 games. With 2 teams playing at an above-average pace, with plus-side abilities in creating transition looks and free-throw attempts, a total in the mid-140s is probable enough to warrant a play on the OVER 139.5 (-108).

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NIT: Cleveland State at Xavier odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland State at Xavier odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 2 Xavier Musketeers (18-13) will take on the No. 7 Cleveland State Vikings (20-10) in the Upper Left bracket of the NIT first round. Tip-off from Cintas Center is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cleveland State vs. Xavier odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Xavier likely would have been in the NCAA Tournament had it taken down Butler in its first Big East Tournament action. The Muskateers lost 89-82 in overtime despite being 6-point favorites and leading by 4 with under 30 seconds left to play.

The Musketeers rank 60th in Kenpom, having the 41st-best adjusted offensive efficiency. They ended the season covering just 1 of their last 7 games and with an overall against the spread (ATS) record of 14-17.

Kenpom has Cleveland State at 203rd, with the 168th-best offensive efficiency. The Vikings lost by 15 in the Horizon League Tournament to Wright State, a No. 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament, .

Cleveland State was just 13-15 ATS on the season. Its strong suit this year has been its shooting as CSU hit 48% of its field goal attempts, the 22nd-best percentage in the nation.

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Cleveland State at Xavier odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Cleveland State +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Xavier -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +11.5 (-110) | Xavier -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cleveland State at Xavier odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Xavier 79, Cleveland State 65

Money line

PASS.

Xavier is 2-8 over its last 10. However, those were all Big East games.

Nonetheless, it cannot be trusted, and the only playable side is Cleveland State +440. I’d rather play the points either way, especially since the Vikings are 5-6 on the road.

Against the spread

BET on XAVIER -11.5 (-110).

Xavier will be at home in this battle, a place it is 13-5 straight up on the season. Cleveland State is just 5-6 SU on the road and just 6-5 ATS on the road.

The Vikings didn’t play many Power 5 schools, so it’s tough to gauge how competitive they could be. They lost to Oklahoma State by 5 earlier in the year and lost to BYU by 10.

Xavier beat up on non-conference opponents, going a Big East-best 9-2 ATS in non-conference games, many of which were early-season beatdowns against mid-major opponents.

The real issue here will be size. Cleveland State’s 6-foot-9 F Deante Johnson is the only player that gets consistent minutes and stands over 6-foot-5. Xavier’s leading scorer is C Jack Nunge who stands 7-foot.

The Musketeers will dwarf the Vikings and should come out on top in a landslide victory.

Over/Under

PASS.

I don’t trust Cleveland State to score its average of 75.6, mainly due to the size of Nunge.

Also, Xavier was just 5-6 O/U against non-conference opponents. Cleveland State is 10-2 O/U in its last 12 games, but those have been against smaller Horizon League programs.

The Musketeers will have a major size advantage, and I’d prefer to play them to win by more than 11.

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Horizon League Tournament: Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The fourth-seed Wright State Raiders (19-13) battle the No. 1-seed Cleveland State Vikings (20-9) in Horizon League Tournament action Monday night. The semifinal at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis is will get underway at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Wright State advanced in the Horizon bracket with a Thursday win over Oakland. The victory on home hardwood marked the Raiders’ third in a row. WSU went into the tournament having gone 15-7 over 22 regular-season games. Two of those 22 games were against this Cleveland State squad, and CSU won both meetings (Dec. 4, Jan. 28).

The Vikings earned the No. 1 seed with a 15-6 mark. They defeated No. 10 Robert Morris in a Thursday quarterfinal after going 2-3 over their last five regular-season games.

Cleveland State (75.9 points per game) and Wright State (75.4 PPG) are the two highest-scoring teams in the Horizon League.

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Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Wright State -103 (bet $100 to win $103) | Cleveland State -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wright State +1.5 (-122) | Cleveland State -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Wright State 75, Cleveland State 73

Money line

Cleveland State is shaky against midrange jumpers, and that’s a point of strength for Wright State. The Raiders logged three clunky losses in February but were otherwise solid in ending their season on a strong trend line.

Wright State — the second-fastest team in a slower-than-average Horizon League — makes for tough opponent for a Vikings five, which would rather be pitted a slow-tempo foe. The Raiders led their second meeting against CSU much of the way before falling 71-67. It’s tough to defeat a team three times.

TAKE WRIGHT STATE (-103).

Against the spread

There isn’t enough of a cushion to mess with here. PASS.

Over/Under

Peg this game with an above-average pace and a decent number of attempts from the foul line. Other factors are wild cards, and the lean isn’t a strong one — but there is a lean on the OVER 146.5 (-112).

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Cleveland State at Houston NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (24-3) are heavily favored (-20) to defeat the No. 15 seed Cleveland State Vikings (19-7) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday

The No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (24-3) are heavily favored (-20) to defeat the No. 15 seed Cleveland State Vikings (19-7) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Assembly Hall (Indiana). The contest tips off at 7:15 PM ET on TRU. Here are some insights into this Midwest Region contest for those filling out their brackets.

In their last game, the Cougars picked up a 91-54 win over Cincinnati and covered the 13.5-point spread they were favored by . The teams hit the over on the 135 point total set by oddsmakers. Quentin Grimes racked up a team-high 21 points in the victory on Sunday.

Torrey Patton led the way for the Vikings with a team-high 23 points last time out as they picked up a 80-69 win over Oakland and covered the 2.5-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 141.5 point total set for the matchup.

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Cleveland State at Houston: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 2:25 PM ET on March 15, 2021.

Money line: Cleveland State +1400 (bet $100 to win $1400) | Houston -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Cleveland State +20 (-110) | Houston -20 (-110)
Over/Under: 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston: Three things to know

The Cougars scoring leader is Grimes, who averages 18.0 points per game. Grimes is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 3.3 per game.
The Cougars average 77.6 points per game, seven more points than the 70.6 the Vikings give up.
When Houston totals more than 70.6 points, it is 17-1 overall and 14-0 against the spread.

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Cleveland State: Three things to know

Patton leads the Vikings in scoring (14.9 points per game) and rebounding (8.1 rebounds per game). D’Moi Hodge paces the squad with a team-high 1.5 made three-pointers per game.
The Vikings’ 71.5 points per game are 13.6 more points than the 57.9 the Cougars allow to opponents.
When it scores more than 57.9 points, Cleveland State is 18-0 against the spread and 19-5 overall.

Cleveland State at Houston: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Houston 80, Cleveland State 59

Money line

The Houston Cougars are favored to win this matchup according to both BetMGM’s money line and the model.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Cougars favored by 20, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (20.7 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The model predicts a total 3.8 points higher than the one set by MGM for this game.

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