Green Bay (2-7) vs Cleveland State (4-6)
December 7, 2024 at 03:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Green Bay -1.5 / Cleveland State +1.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
In this article, we will formulate a Cleveland State vs Green Bay prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings are 4-6 (0-1) this year after they lost to Milwaukee by a score of 79-67 in their last game. Cleveland State trailed 36-35 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Vikings shot 47.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Tevin Smith led Cleveland State with 17 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Vikings lost to Morehead State by a score of 71-69 but did beat NJIT by a score of 56-53 before that. Cleveland State has scored 64.5 points per game and they have allowed 69 points per game, while also averaging 31.6 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game this season. Tevin Smith is averaging 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while Cleveland State is shooting 42% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 23.6% on three-pointers this year.
Green Bay Phoenix Betting Preview
The Green Bay Phoenix are 2-7 (0-1) this season after they lost to IU Indiana by a score of 84-75 in their last game. Green Bay led 42-36 at halftime, but they allowed 48 points in the second half for the loss. The Phoenix shot 47.1% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Anthony Roy led Green Bay with 34 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Phoenix lost three games in a row against Campbell, Ohio State, and Evansville. Green Bay has scored 75.2 points per game and they have allowed 82.7 points per game, while also averaging 29.3 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. Anthony Roy is averaging 28.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Green Bay is shooting 44.9% from the field, 80.1% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this year.
Why Green Bay will beat Cleveland State
- Green Bay has won each of its last six day games against Conference opponents at Resch Center.
- Cleveland State has lost each of its last five games at Resch Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Green Bay has won the first half in five of its last six home games against Cleveland State at Resch Center.
Cleveland State vs Green Bay Prediction
Green Bay comes into this matchup trying to snap their four-game losing streak, but they have allowed at least 84 points in three of their last four games. The Phoenix have been very bad defensively and they are only averaging 29.3 rebounds per game. Cleveland State has lost four of their last five games and they are shooting just 42% from the field. I really don’t like either team in this game and even though Green Bay has been awful on defense, I like their offense better and they are at home. Take the Phoenix here.