The Cleveland State Vikings (5-10, 0-2 Hor) visit UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena to meet the Milwaukee Panthers (5-9, 0-1 Hor). The Vikings will try to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings at Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams got blown out in their last matchup. The Panthers fell to the Boston College Eagles, 73-53, while the Vikings were defeated by the Davidson Wildcats, 83-63.
Cleveland State had a much better free throw rate (0.244 vs. 0.139) while Milwaukee had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 10.2). Darius Roy led the way for Milwaukee, recording 15 points and six assists. Rashad Williams, meanwhile played a key role for Cleveland State with 15 points.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Milwaukee won 70-47. Milwaukee out-rebounded Cleveland State. The Panthers had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. three), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 23) and total rebounds (41 vs. 26). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Roy has been superb as of late for Milwaukee, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
There’s a decent chance that Cleveland State struggles to create turnovers. Milwaukee ranks 72nd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Cleveland State forces the 41st-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent).
Cleveland State at Milwaukee Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cleveland State averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Milwaukee ranks 217th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- The Vikings rank 66th in assists per game (15.1) while the Panthers rank 82nd in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- Cleveland State blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Panthers average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 106th in the country. The Vikings rank 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.2).
- Milwaukee ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Cleveland State ranks 129th (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 4.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
