The Wright State Raiders (16-11, 9-7 Horizon) battle the Cleveland State Vikings (16-11, 11-5) Friday. Tip from the Wolstein Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Raiders and Vikings played on Jan. 21 with Cleveland State winning 85-77. It covered as a 3.5-point road underdog while the Over 142.5 hit.
Wright State beat Northern Kentukcy 83-65 on Feb. 10, covering as a 2.5-point home favorite. It has covered all 6 games since its against-the-spread (ATS) and straight-up loss to Cleveland State. The Raiders are 15-10 ATS this season.
Cleveland State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 and is coming off an 81-78 win over Youngstown State on Sunday, covering as a 2.5-point home underdog. It is 13-12 ATS on the season.
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Wright State at Cleveland State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wright State +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Cleveland State -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wright State +1.5 (-105) | Cleveland State -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wright State at Cleveland State picks and predictions
Prediction
Wright State 76, Cleveland State 74
Moneyline
BET WRIGHT STATE (+105).
This is a spot the Raiders have thrived in. They are 7-3 ATS as the road team, and considering this is virtually a pick ’em, that should matter. They are 4-1 straight up in their last 4 road matches.
Cleveland State is just 1-2 ATS in its last 3 home games as well. Both teams are 9-7 ATS in conference play. The Vikings are just 5-6 ATS at home this season as well.
Given the Raiders’ strong road play, back WRIGHT STATE (+105).
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Against the spread
PASS.
I’d rather take the plus-money odds, especially considering Wright State doesn’t have a single 1-point loss on the season.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 148.5 (-105).
Wright State has gone Over in 4 straight games and has scored 80 or more in all 4. They have scored at least 75 points in their last 10 straight games. The Vikings have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 and have scored 75 or more in 5 of their last 7 games.
Both offenses have been electric as of late, so take the OVER 148.5 (-105).
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