| MATCHUP | Cleveland State Vikings | Green Bay Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-14 | 12-10 |
| Where | Resch Center, Ashwaubenon, WI | |
| When | Friday, January 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Cleveland State Vikings and the Green Bay Phoenix meet Friday in college basketball action from Resch Center in Ashwaubenon. Here’s a Cleveland State vs Green Bay prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Cleveland State vs Green Bay pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Vikings limped to a 4-8 overall record in their first dozen outings this year. The only wins in that time came versus Capital, Radford, Waynesburg and Oakland City. A 1-6 run came next with losses to UAB, Milwaukee, Fort Wayne, Oakland, Detroit and Green Bay, then a couple of wins over Youngstown State and Wright State. That gives the Vikings a 7-14 record across the first 21 outings.
In the Wright State game this week, the Vikings were up 40-33 in the locker room. Cleveland State was outscored 46-45 in the second half but held on for a nice victory on the road in the end 85-79. Dayan Nessah led the team on a double-double with his 31 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Tre Beard added 18 points with six rebounds and two assists in the win.
Green Bay Phoenix Betting Preview
Over on the Green Bay side, they were only able to beat Ripon, UMass, Iona and Haskell during a rough 4-7 opening run over the first 11 outings. The Phoenix beat IUPUI, UC Santa Barbara, Fort Wayne, Milwaukee, IUPUI again, Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State from there before losses to Oakland and Youngstown State, then a win over Robert Morris for a 12-10 record so far.
In the Robert Morris matchup last weekend the Phoenix were up by seven points 40-33 going into the second half. Green Bay was outscored 34-31 the rest of the way, but held on for the road victory 71-67. Justin Allen posted 17 points with nine rebounds and four assists while Caden Wilkins had 17 points with four rebounds. CJ O’Hara led the team on 18 points with five boards as well.
Cleveland State Vikings @ Green Bay Phoenix Betting Trends: January 30, 2026
Why the Green Bay Phoenix will win
- Cleveland State has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Green Bay has won five of its last six night games.
- Cleveland State has lost the first half in four of its last five games at Resch Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win
- Green Bay has lost five of its last six night games against Conference opponents at Resch Center.
- Cleveland State has won nine of its last 10 Friday night games against Conference opponents.
- Green Bay has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 night games against the Horizon League at Resch Center.
Cleveland State vs Green Bay Prediction
I’ll lean toward Green Bay I suppose. The Phoenix are coming off a nice road win versus a decent Robert Morris team, shooting a cool 50.9 percent from the field with 31 rebounds and a 36-22 advantage on points in the paint. Green Bay is now 6-2 in their last eight games, but they’re only 1-2 in the last three (with two of those being on the road).
These teams last met up back on January 15 in an 88-73 road victory for the Phoenix. In that one Green Bay started slowly with a first-half deficit but eventually shot 58 percent from the field, 50 percent (15-of-30) from outside and 88.2 percent (15-of-17) from the line. The 26-19 rebounding edge was nice as well. The Phoenix should be just fine here in the home rematch if they can keep it going.