The Cleveland State Vikings (1-3) will be at home in the Wolstein Center when they clash against the FIU Panthers (1-2). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
FIU Panthers at Cleveland State Vikings ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Vikings were blown out by the South Carolina Gamecocks, 90-63, while the Panthers lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 86-77.
FIU made 10 of their 23 three pointers (43.5 percent) while Cleveland State did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-27; 77.8 percent). Cleveland State rallied around Tre Gomillion, who finished with 18 points. Devon Andrews, meanwhile played a key role for FIU with 21 points and seven rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Cleveland State offense. Since last season, Cleveland State ranks 228th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of FIU has forced the fifth-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.7 percent).
FIU Panthers vs. Cleveland State Vikings Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- FIU averages 26.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 30th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- The Panthers rank 18th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Vikings rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- FIU averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 168th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 314th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
- The Panthers rank first in steals per game (10.6) while the Vikings rank 231st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- FIU ranks 74th in assists per game (14.5) while Cleveland State ranks 259th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
