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The Northern Colorado Bears (19-13) go up against the Cleveland State Vikings (20-14) on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Ocean Center. It tips at 11:00 AM ET.
The Vikings square off against the Bears in a game that Cleveland State is currently a small favorite by 3 points. The game has an over/under of 156.5.
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Odds
Point Spread for Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with oddsmakers listing Cleveland State as the favorite.
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Cleveland State has -142 odds to pick up the win, while Northern Colorado is listed at +120 to claim victory.
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 24, 2024
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Arena: Ocean Center
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Betting Trends
In Cleveland State’s 33 games this year, it has 17 wins against the spread. The Vikings have been chosen as moneyline favorites in 18 games this year and have walked away with the win 14 times (77.8%) in those games. Cleveland State’s games this year have gone over the point total 56.7% of the time (17 out of 30 games with a set point total).
Northern Colorado is 14-15-1 against the spread this year. The Bears are 4-7 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 36.4% of those games). Northern Colorado’s games this season have gone over the point total 63.3% of the time (19 out of 30 games with a set point total).
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Key Players to Watch
Cleveland State
Tristan Enaruna is tops on the Vikings with 19.8 points per game and 6.5 rebounds, while also putting up 2.8 assists. Tae Williams is posting 12.9 points, 1.9 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. Drew Lowder leads his team in assists per contest (2.9), and also averages 11.6 points and 2.5 rebounds. At the other end, he totals 1.4 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Tevin Smith is averaging 8.1 points, 1.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per contest.
Northern Colorado
Saint Thomas is the Bears’ top scorer (20.0 points per game) and rebounder (9.9), and posts 4.2 assists. Dejour Reaves gets the Bears 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He also delivers 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Jaron Rillie is the Bears’ top assist man (4.7 per game), and he averages 11.0 points and 4.1 rebounds. Brock Wisne gives the Bears 11.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He also posts 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
What you need to know about the Cleveland State Vikings
The Vikings are 101st in the country with 76.2 points per game this year. At the other end, they rank 214th with 72.9 points allowed per contest. Cleveland State has been shining in terms of rebounding this year, ranking best in the country in boards per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().
So far this season, Cleveland State is sinking 6.5 treys per game (262nd-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 33.6% (210th-ranked) from three-point land. With a 30.6% three-point percentage allowed this season, the Vikings are 21st-best in college basketball. They rank 110th in college basketball by ceding 6.5 threes per contest.
The Vikings are 6-3-1 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 games. In its past 10 contests, Cleveland State has gone over the total five times. On the offensive side of the ball, Cleveland State has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 74.4 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 76.2 it has put up over the course of this year. Cleveland State has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 70.7 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 72.9 it has surrendered per game this season.
What you need to know about the Northern Colorado Bears
The Bears put up 80.3 points per game and give up 77.8, ranking them 35th in the country offensively and 327th defensively. In 2023-24, Northern Colorado is best in the country in rebounds ( per game) and best in rebounds conceded ().
Northern Colorado is 153rd in college basketball in 3-pointers made (7.6 per game) and 98th in 3-point percentage (35.5%). Giving up 8.3 3-pointers per game and conceding 35.8% from downtown, the Bears are 314th and 302nd in college basketball, respectively, in those categories.
The Bears have gone 6-4 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. Five of Northern Colorado’s past 10 outings have hit the over. While Northern Colorado is putting up 80.3 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that over its last 10 games, tallying 78.4 points per contest. The Bears are surrendering 76.6 points per contest over their last 10 games, which is 1.2 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (77.8).
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Northern Colorado, and we expect that Northern Colorado will cover the spread (Cleveland State -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 156.5 points.
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