Cleveland State vs Northwestern Prediction 11/10/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Cleveland State Vikings and Northwestern Wildcats meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Lavietes Pavilion. Here’s a Cleveland State vs Northwestern Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland State vs Northwestern Pick.

Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Cleveland State Vikings lost to Loyola Chicago, and they play Kent State and Radford next. Cleveland State has split its last 8 regular season games.

The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 79.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 80.5 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Dayan Nessah is averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Tre Beard is averaging 13 points and 3 assists. Josiah Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kamari Jones is dishing 1 assist. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats beat Mercyhurst and Boston U, and they play DePaul and Virginia next. Northwestern looks for its fourth 3-0 start in the last 5 seasons.

The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 73 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 49.5 points on 31.4 percent shooting. Nick Martinelli is averaging 18.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Jayden Reid is averaging 12.5 points and 0.5 rebounds. Arrinten Page is the third double-digit scorer and Angelo Ciaravino is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 24.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won 19 of its last 20 games against non-Conference opponents at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
• Cleveland State has lost each of its last nine Monday night road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win

• Northwestern has lost each of its last three night games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northwestern’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Five of Cleveland State’s last six night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Cleveland State vs Northwestern Prediction

Northwestern is obviously the better team, capable of a win by margin, as that defense is looking elite through two games. However, Northwestern can go through scoring droughts at times, and you have to wonder if this is a look ahead spot with DePaul and Virginia on deck. Cleveland State should be the more motivated side, as it doesn’t get chances like this often, and Harris is somebody who can bang down low and give Northwestern some problems. I’ll take a shot with the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Cleveland State +20.5