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Florida Gulf Coast vs Cleveland State Prediction 3/25/25 College Basketball Picks
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Cleveland State (22-12) vs Florida Gulf Coast (19-14)
March 25, 2025 at 09:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Cleveland State -3.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and Cleveland State Vikings meet Tuesday in the college basketball CBI Semifinal at the Ocean Center. Here’s a Florida Gulf Coast vs Cleveland State Prediction. This article will include a Florida Gulf Coast vs Cleveland State Pick.
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Betting Preview
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles recently played North Florida, Bellarmine, Queens, and Army. Florida Gulf Coast has won five of its last six games.
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are averaging 72.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Dallion Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Keeshawn Kellman is averaging 13.9 points and 1 assist. Zavian McLean is the third double-digit scorer, and Jevin Muniz is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free-throw line. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings recently played Fort Wayne, Northern Kentucky, Youngstown State, and Queens. Cleveland State has seen six of 12 losses come in its last 11 games.
The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 73.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Tevin Smith is averaging 13.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Tahj Staveskie is averaging 12 points and 1.6 assists. Dylan Arentt is the third double-digit scorer and Je’Shawn Stevenson is dishing 1 assist. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win
- Florida Gulf Coast has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Cleveland State has won 18 of its last 24 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cleveland State has won the first half in six of its last seven games.
Why the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will win
- Florida Gulf Coast has won each of its last five night games against the Horizon League.
- Cleveland State has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cleveland State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.0).
- Cleveland State ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.6).
- Florida Gulf Coast ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.8).
Florida Gulf Coast vs Cleveland State Injury Report
Neither Florida Gulf Coast nor Cleveland State have a player listed on its injury report.
Florida Gulf Coast vs Cleveland State Prediction
Cleveland State is probably the better team with a top-40 scoring defense and looked great in its win over Queens. Florida Gulf Coast had issues putting away a subpar Army team yesterday and the offense has been sluggish in recent efforts. However, this is a home game for Florida Gulf Coast with it being in Daytona and there should be some comfortability here. We’re also not used to getting points with Florida Gulf Coast, as this will be the third time since January where the Eagles are underdogs. Florida Gulf Coast has outright won two of its last three games as an underdog. Give me the points with Florida Gulf Coast.
