Green Bay vs Cleveland State Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Green Bay vs Cleveland State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Green Bay Phoenix Betting Preview

The Green Bay Phoenix are 10-8 (5-2) this season after they defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 80-78 in their last game. Green Bay led 51-35 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-29 in the second half in the narrow win. The Phoenix shot 58% from the field, 53% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Justin Allen led Green Bay with 27 points and five rebounds, while Caden Wilkins added 17 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Green Bay defeated IUPUI by a score of 75-59 and Milwaukee by a score of 79-76. The Phoenix have scored 73.9 points per game with 32.6 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.7 points against per game this season. Marcus Hall is averaging 13.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, while Justin Allen is averaging 12.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Phoenix. Green Bay is shooting 47.9% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Cleveland State Vikings are 5-13 (1-6) this year after they lost to Detroit Mercy by a score of 94-84 in their last game. Cleveland State trailed 46-40 at halftime and they allowed 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Vikings shot 47% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Jaidon Lipscomb led Cleveland State with 30 points and four assists, while Chevalier Emery added 19 points and six assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Cleveland State lost to Oakland by a score of 97-74 and PFW by a score of 74-71. The Vikings have scored 79.4 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.9 points against per game this season. Dayan Nessah is averaging 13.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Tre Beard is averaging 13.1 points and 3.1 assists per game for the Vikings. Cleveland State is shooting 44.5% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win

• Cleveland State has won seven of its last eight night games against the Horizon League at Wolstein Center.
• Green Bay has lost 13 of its last 15 road games against the Horizon League.
• Cleveland State has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents at Wolstein Center.

Why the Green Bay Phoenix will win

• Cleveland State has lost seven of its last eight games against the Horizon League.
• Green Bay has won each of its last five games against the Horizon League.
• Cleveland State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cleveland State’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 165+ points.
• Each of Green Bay’s last four road night games against the Horizon League have produced a total of 160+ points.

Green Bay vs Cleveland State Prediction 

Cleveland State comes into this contest after losing three games in a row and they have allowed 94 and 97 points in their last two. The Vikings are shooting 44% from the field, but they are one of the worst defensive teams in the country. Green Bay has won four in a row and they have scored 75+ in three straight. The Phoenix are shooting 48% from the field, but two of their last three wins have been by three points or fewer. I think Green Bay will probably get the win, but I think we will see plenty of points. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 149.5