The UNCW Seahawks (3-2) will clash against the Cleveland State Vikings (1-4) at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Cleveland State Vikings ATS Odds
In their last game, the Vikings were blown out by the FIU Panthers, 107-61, while the Seahawks had no trouble getting past the North Carolina Wesleyan Battling Bishops, 113-53.
UNCW dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.799 (above their season average of 0.500) and a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 18.3). For those same stats, North Carolina Wesleyan had marks of 0.355 and 19.1, respectively. Cleveland State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (21-26; 80.8 percent). Craig Beaudion led the way for Cleveland State, contributing 11 points. Jaylen Sims played a pivotal role for UNCW with 26 points.
The high-powered offense of UNCW will face off against the mid-tier defense of Cleveland State. Since last season, the Seahawks rank 93rd in offensive efficiency, while the Vikings are 336th in defensive efficiency. The Seahawks should have the advantage on that end of the court.
UNCW vs. Cleveland State Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Cleveland State ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while UNCW ranks 294th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- The Seahawks rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Vikings rank 185th (3.6).
- UNCW ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.3) while Cleveland State ranks 232nd (7.1).
- The Seahawks average 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 275th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- UNCW ranks 94th in rebounds per game (37.1) while Cleveland State ranks 310th in rebounds allowed per game (39.9).
