| MATCHUP | Cleveland State Vikings | Wright State Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-14 | 12-7 |
| Spread | +16.5 -108 | -16.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +1000 | -1800 |
| Total | Over 160.5 (-108) | Under 160.5 (-112) |
| Where | Nutter Center, Dayton, OH | |
| When | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Cleveland State Vikings and Wright State Raiders meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Western Hall. Here’s a Cleveland State vs Wright State Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland State vs Wright State Pick.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings lost to Green Bay, beat Youngstown State, and they play Green Bay next. Cleveland State has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 83.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 89.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Dayan Nessah is averaging 14.6 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Tre Beard is averaging 13.6 points and 3.1 assists. Chevalier Emery is the third double-digit scorer and Jaidon Lipscomb is dishing 2.8 assists. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Wright State Raiders Betting Preview
The Wright State Raiders beat Oakland and Youngstown State, and they play Northern Kentucky next. Wright State has won 7 straight games.
The Wright State Raiders are averaging 84.8 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 75.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Michael Cooper is averaging 14.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Michael Imariagbe is averaging 11.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. TJ Burch is the third double-digit scorer, and Solomon Callaghan is dishing 1.2 assists. The Wright State Raiders are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Wright State Raiders are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Wright State Raiders will win
- Cleveland State has lost each of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wright State has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wright State has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win
- Wright State has lost each of its last six Wednesday games against the Horizon League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cleveland State’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
- Four of Wright State’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wright State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.3).
- Wright State ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.3%).
- Cleveland State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.3).
Cleveland State vs Wright State Prediction
Cleveland State is coming off a massive win over Youngstown State, but it’s had issues defensively and hasn’t been able to step up in competition often this season. Wright State is beating the teams it’s supposed to beat, is efficient offensively, and is a profitable 11-6 ATS on the season. Wright State should be comfortable in this game. Wright State is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as a double-digit favorite. I’ll lay the number with the Raiders.