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The Cleveland State Vikings (21-14) go up against the High Point Panthers (25-8) on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Ocean Center. It begins at 12:00 PM ET on FloH.
The Panthers play the Vikings in a game that High Point is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The over/under is 154 points for the game.
High Point vs. Cleveland State Odds
Point Spread for High Point vs. Cleveland State
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with bookmakers listing High Point as the favorite.
High Point vs. Cleveland State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, High Point has -185 odds to pick up the win, while Cleveland State is listed at +154 to claim victory.
High Point vs. Cleveland State Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 154 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, March 25, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FloH
- Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Arena: Ocean Center
High Point vs. Cleveland State Betting Trends
Against the spread, High Point is 18-11-2 this season. The Panthers have been chosen as moneyline favorites in 23 games this year and have walked away with the win 19 times (82.6%) in those games. High Point’s games this year have gone over the total in 18 out of 34 opportunities (52.9%).
Cleveland State has played 34 games, with 17 wins against the spread. The Vikings have won five of the 15 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (33.3%). Cleveland State’s games this year have hit the over on 17 of 34 set point totals (50%).
High Point vs. Cleveland State Key Players to Watch
High Point
Kimani Hamilton posts 14.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocked shots. Kezza Giffa posts 15.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 40.4% from the field and 33.6% from downtown with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
Juslin Bodo Bodo paces the Panthers at 9.3 rebounds per contest, while also putting up 0.2 assists and 6.3 points.
Cleveland State
Tristan Enaruna paces the Vikings in scoring (19.9 points per game) and rebounding (6.6), and puts up 2.8 assists. He also puts up 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocked shots. Tae Williams is averaging 12.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, making 49.1% of his shots from the floor. Drew Lowder is No. 1 on the Vikings in assists (2.9 per game), and produces 11.3 points and 2.6 rebounds. He also puts up 1.4 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Tevin Smith is posting 8.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, making 47.5% of his shots from the floor.
What you need to know about the High Point Panthers
The Panthers have been led by their offense, as they rank 10th-best in college basketball by putting up 84.2 points per game. They rank 252nd in college basketball in points allowed (74.2 per contest). High Point has been shining in terms of rebounding this season, ranking best in college basketball in rebounds per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().
This season, High Point is draining 8.6 treys per game (62nd-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 34.8% (135th-ranked) from downtown. With 6.1 threes conceded per game, the Panthers are 60th in the nation. They are allowing a 34.8% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 249th in college basketball.
The Panthers have gone 6-4 over their past 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span. Five of High Point’s last 10 games have gone over the total. High Point has been racking up 81.9 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 84.2 it has scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. High Point’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (74.8) is 0.6 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (74.2).
What you need to know about the Cleveland State Vikings
At 75.5 points scored per game and 72.3 points conceded, the Vikings are 114th in the country offensively and 192nd defensively. Cleveland State is the best squad in the nation in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().
In 2023-24, Cleveland State is 262nd in college basketball in 3-point makes (6.5 per game) and 214th in 3-point percentage (33.5%). Defensively, the Vikings are 97th in the country in 3-pointers allowed per game at 6.4. They are 10th-best in 3-point percentage allowed at 29.9%.
The Vikings are 5-4-1 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 games. Five of Cleveland State’s last 10 games have gone over the total. While Cleveland State is scoring 75.5 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, producing 72.0 points per contest. Over their previous 10 games, the Vikings are surrendering 68.4 points per contest, 3.9 fewer points than their season average (72.3).
High Point vs. Cleveland State Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is High Point, and we expect that High Point will cover the spread (High Point -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 154 points.
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