The Cleveland State Vikings (6-16, 1-8 Hor) and the Detroit Titans (8-13, 5-4 Hor) clash at Calihan Hall. The Vikings will try to end a nine-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Detroit Titans ATS Odds
In their last game, the Titans lost to the IUPUI Jaguars, 80-65, while the Vikings defeated the Youngstown State Penguins, 72-62.
Cleveland State played a nearly perfect game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.505) and a free throw rate of 0.158 (matching their season average). Youngstown State put up marks of 0.368 and 0.125, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, meanwhile, was lights out from beyond the arc (10-25; 40.0 percent). Detroit was led by Josh McFolley, who contributed 19 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Tyree Appleby led the way for Cleveland State, recording 16 points and eight assists.
In their first matchup this season, McFolley led the Titans to a 73-61 win. He produced 15 points and five rebounds. The Titans’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Vikings. Detroit had a rate of 6.5, while Cleveland State posted a mark of 16.8.
Detroit should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Detroit ranks 41st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Cleveland State forces the 58th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent).
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Detroit Titans Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Detroit averages 26.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Vikings rank 122nd in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Titans rank 271st in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
- Cleveland State averages 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. Detroit ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Vikings average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Titans rank 261st in assists allowed per game (18.7).
- Detroit ranks 30th in steals per game (8.1) while Cleveland State ranks 186th (5.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (10.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 4.0 for the season.
