The Cleveland State Vikings (5-10, 0-2 Hor) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Milwaukee Panthers (5-9, 0-1 Hor) at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Milwaukee Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Vikings’ last contest, they were blown out by the Davidson Wildcats, 83-63. Davidson out-rebounded Cleveland State. The Wildcats had 21 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Vikings had two and 25, respectively. Rashad Williams was Cleveland State’s high scorer with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Panthers were blown out by the Boston College Eagles in their last matchup, 73-53. One of Boston College’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Milwaukee had just 13. Milwaukee’s Darius Roy put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
After the Panthers won both matchups against the Vikings last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Milwaukee won 70-47. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 8.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.140).
Roy has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Milwaukee.
Cleveland State may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Milwaukee ranks 72nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Cleveland State forces the 41st-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent).
Cleveland State at Milwaukee Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cleveland State averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. Milwaukee ranks 217th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
The Panthers rank 106th in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Vikings rank 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.2).
Milwaukee ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Cleveland State ranks 129th (6.8).
The Vikings average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The Panthers rank 82nd in assists allowed per game (12.4).
Cleveland State ranks 104th in blocks per game (3.2) while Milwaukee ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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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 lost by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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