The Cleveland State Vikings (2-4) go head-to-head with the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (3-4) at the Wolstein Center. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Cleveland State Vikings Free Prediction
The last time the Mastodons played, they were topped by the Samford Bulldogs, 74-66. Samford’s 0.231 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Purdue Fort Wayne, who had a rate of 0.145. The Bulldogs’ mark was below their season average of 0.256, while the Mastodons’ was below their season average of 0.188. John Konchar was Purdue Fort Wayne’s high scorer with 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Vikings got blown out by the No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes in their last matchup, 89-62. Ohio State’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest strength over Cleveland State. The Buckeyes posted a mark of 14.2 (better than their season average of 16.8), while the Vikings had a rate of 20.9 (above their season average of 16.1). Stefan Kenic had a solid performance for Cleveland State, leading the team in scoring with 13 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
It could be an error-filled game for the Cleveland State offense. Since last season, Cleveland State ranks 214th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Purdue Fort Wayne has forced the 77th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.6 percent). Moreover, the sweet-shooting offense of the Mastodons ranks 53rd in effective field goal percentage (0.542), while the Vikings have been 74th-worst in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.523).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Cleveland State ranks 234th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
The Mastodons rank 72nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Vikings rank 269th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 13th in steals per game (8.1) while Cleveland State ranks 151st (6.2).
The Mastodons rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Vikings rank 119th (3.1).
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 213th in rebounds per game (34.6) while Cleveland State ranks 317th (31.1).
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