Cleveland State Vikings vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vikings versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -19.5 vs. Cleveland State.
CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +19.5
This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Kansas State winning straight-up, we like Cleveland State at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will Cleveland State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game
The Vikings faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they traveled to Michigan and lost 101-53. Entering the game as +21 point underdogs, Cleveland State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 54-26 at halftime, the Vikings struggled in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 47. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 147.
Cleveland State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.4%, and they hit only 2 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 10.5% from beyond the arc.
The Vikings did manage to grab 18 offensive rebounds and hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 9 for 11 from the line. They finished with just 5 assists as a team.
Despite Cleveland State’s defensive struggles, allowing 101 points on 68% shooting, the Vikings gave up 39 made field goals, including 29 from two-point range at a 74% clip.
From beyond the arc, Cleveland State allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, with the opponent shooting 55%. The Vikings also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 13 free throws.
Can Kansas State Lock in a Home Win?
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kansas State opened their season with an 89-65 win over New Orleans on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -30 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 154 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.
Kansas State led 44-32 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while holding New Orleans to 33 points after the break.
Kansas State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a 49.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.2%, thanks in large part to their 43.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 39 attempts.
David N’Guessan led the way with 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Max Jones and Jah Short each added 19 points, with Jones hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range. The Wildcats also dished out 29 assists and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds.
Kansas State’s defense gave up 65 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. They hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 24/44.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 43%, making 17 of 39 threes. Kansas State also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 60%. The Wildcats allowed 19 offensive rebounds.