The Cleveland State Vikings (5-11, 0-3 Hor) look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Green Bay Phoenix (8-7, 2-0 Hor) at Resch Center. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Cleveland State Vikings at Green Bay Phoenix ATS Prediction
The last time the Vikings played, they were dismantled by the Davidson Wildcats, 83-63. Davidson won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 25). Rashad Williams was Cleveland State’s high scorer with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Phoenix dismantled the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors in their last outing, 110-54. The Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 33.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.592 vs. 0.379). With 13 points, Tank Hemphill put together a solid performance for Green Bay.
Green Bay should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Green Bay ranks 12th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while Cleveland State forces the 41st-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).
Sandy Cohen III has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Green Bay.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Phoenix won the most recent game 66-44. The Phoenix had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 21.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.319).
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Green Bay Phoenix Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cleveland State ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Green Bay ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (41.7).
The Vikings average 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. The Phoenix rank 218th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
Green Bay ranks 21st in steals per game (8.7) while Cleveland State ranks 191st (4.7).
The Phoenix average 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 181st in assists allowed per game (14.8).
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The Vikings have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Cleveland State has been defeated by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 87.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
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