The Cleveland State Vikings (5-15, 0-7 Hor) look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they challenge the Wright State Raiders (9-10, 3-3 Hor) at Wolstein Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Wright State Raiders vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Prediction
In the Raiders’ last outing, they defeated the Youngstown State Penguins, 80-74. The Raiders knocked down 18 of their 18 free throws (100.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 18.2). Wright State was led by Malachi Smith, who finished with 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Vikings fell to the Northern Kentucky Norse in their last outing, 91-76. Northern Kentucky’s 6.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Cleveland State, who had a rate of 13.8. The Norse’s mark was better than their season average of 15.3. With 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Rashad Williams was the game’s high scorer.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Cleveland State prefers a fast-paced style of play (80th in possessions per game), while Wright State is methodical (301st in possessions per game).
After the Raiders won two out of three matchups against the Vikings last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Wright State won 74-57. The Raiders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 12.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 17.6).
Wright State Raiders vs. Cleveland State Vikings Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wright State ranks 55th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Cleveland State ranks 259th (39.4).
The Raiders rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Vikings rank 220th (15.8).
Wright State averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 212th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
The Raiders rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Vikings rank 147th (7.3).
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The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
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