The DePaul Blue Demons (3-1) meet the Cleveland State Vikings (2-5) at Wintrust Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Prediction
The Vikings are trying to rebound after their 82-79 loss to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in their last game. Purdue Fort Wayne’s 11.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Cleveland State, who had a rate of 20.5. The Mastodons’ mark was better than their season average of 14.5, while the Vikings’ was above their season average of 17.0. Seth Millner was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
In the Blue Demons’ last game, they got blown out by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 95-70. Notre Dame’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over DePaul. The Fighting Irish had a rate of 0.267 (below their season average of 0.282), while the Blue Demons posted a mark of 0.180 (below their season average of 0.233). With 12 points and six rebounds, DePaul’s Jalen Coleman-Lands had a good game.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for DePaul in this battle. Dating back to last season, the Blue Demons rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while Cleveland State ranks 335th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.8 percent).
Cleveland State Vikings at DePaul Blue Demons Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
DePaul ranks 53rd in rebounds per game (38.1) while Cleveland State ranks 313th (31.6).
The Vikings average 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Blue Demons rank 305th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
DePaul averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 283rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Vikings rank 81st in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Blue Demons rank 246th (7.1).
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