The Cleveland State Vikings (1-2) clash with the South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-2) at the Wolstein Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Cleveland State Vikings ATS Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 89-72 loss to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in their last contest. Charleston Southern’s 9.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over South Carolina State, who had a rate of 24.5. Damni Applewhite led South Carolina State in scoring with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
In the Vikings’ last game, they dismantled the Urbana Blue Knights, 94-65. The Vikings had a much better free throw rate (0.317 vs. 0.118) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.5 vs. 31.1). With 13 points and six assists, Tyree Appleby put together a good outing for Cleveland State.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite styles. Since the 2017-18 season, South Carolina State has preferred to play up-tempo (48th in possessions per game), while Cleveland State has been more half-court-oriented (225th in possessions per game).
South Carolina State vs. Cleveland State Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cleveland State ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while South Carolina State ranks 275th (18.9).
The Vikings rank 179th in assists per game (13.3) while the Bulldogs rank 285th (11.1).
Cleveland State ranks 134th in steals per game (6.4) while South Carolina State ranks 226th (5.4).
The Bulldogs rank 218th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Vikings rank 309th (30.8).
Cleveland State ranks 216th in blocks per game (2.7) while South Carolina State ranks 248th (2.3).
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