UW-Milwaukee guard Seth Hubbard (12) hangs on the rim after dunking against Dominican in a game Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Klotsche Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Cleveland State vs Milwaukee Prediction 2/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Cleveland State Vikings Milwaukee Panthers
Team Records 8-14 9-14
Spread +8.5 -115 -8.5 -105
Moneyline +295 -375
Total Over 162.5 (-105) Under 162.5 (-115)
Where UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee, WI
When Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time 03:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The Cleveland State Vikings and Milwaukee Panthers meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Here’s a Cleveland State vs Milwaukee Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland State vs Milwaukee Pick.

Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Cleveland State Vikings beat Wright State and Green Bay, and they play Oakland next. Cleveland State has won 3 straight games.

The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 83.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 88.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Dayan Nessah is averaging 15.5 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Tre Beard is averaging 13.8 points and 3.1 assists. Chevalier Emery is the third double-digit scorer and Jaidon Lipscomb is dishing 2.7 assists. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Panthers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Panthers beat Youngstown State, lost to Wright State, and they play Detroit Mercy next. Milwaukee has lost 8 of its last 10 games.

The Milwaukee Panthers are averaging 80.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 83.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Seth Hubbard is averaging 16.6 points and 2.1 assists, while Amar Augillard is averaging 13.6 points and 3 rebounds. Danilo Jovanovich is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Dixon is grabbing 1.2 rebounds. The Milwaukee Panthers are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.8 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Panthers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Panthers will win

  • Milwaukee has won 10 of its last 11 games at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena following a home loss.
  • Cleveland State has lost 11 of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win

  • Milwaukee has lost eight of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Cleveland State has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Cleveland State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Milwaukee.

Total Points Facts

  • Eleven of Cleveland State’s last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
  • Nine of Milwaukee’s last 10 home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.

Cleveland State vs Milwaukee Prediction

Milwaukee is getting the love from oddsmakers because it’s at home, and we already saw the Panthers beat Cleveland State in December by 10 points on the road. However, let’s not act like Milwaukee is some world beater, a team that doesn’t defend, is 8-14 ATS on the season, and has lost 4 times at home. Cleveland State has a couple of road wins and is coming off outright upsets over Youngstown State, Wright State, and Green Bay. This is the best ball Cleveland State has played in a while, and there should be some confidence against a Milwaukee side that couldn’t defend you or me. I’ll grab the points with the Vikings.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Cleveland State +8.5

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