DePaul Blue Demons vs. Cleveland State Vikings ATS Prediction 12/18/19

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The DePaul Blue Demons (10-1) will travel to the Wolstein Center to clash with the Cleveland State Vikings (4-7). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

DePaul Blue Demons at Cleveland State Vikings Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Vikings were beaten by the Bowling Green Falcons, 72-58, while the Blue Demons won big over the UIC Flames, 86-65.

The Blue Demons forced 25 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.534). Cleveland State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 27.7). Cleveland State’s Craig Beaudion played well, putting up 10 points. Meanwhile, DePaul rallied around Paul Reed, who put up 16 points and 12 rebounds.

The Blue Demons won the lone game between these two teams last year, 83-73. One of DePaul’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Cleveland State had just 14. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The ineffective offense of Cleveland State (346th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 86.4) will clash against the elite defense of DePaul (38th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 88.6). The Blue Demons should have the advantage on that end of the court.

DePaul at Cleveland State Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Depaul, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • DePaul ranks 35th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Cleveland State ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
  • The Blue Demons rank 58th in assists per game (15.0) while the Vikings rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
  • DePaul ranks 223rd in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while Cleveland State ranks 272nd (15.7).
  • The Blue Demons rank 10th in steals per game (9.7) while the Vikings rank 173rd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • DePaul ranks seventh in blocks per game (6.3) while Cleveland State ranks 165th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blue Demons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 12.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (3.9 below their season average).