Cleveland State Vikings vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Looking to win big? The Vikings and Phoenix face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Phoenix are hosting the game at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Green Bay is favored by -2 to win at home against Cleveland State.
CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK
The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix -2
This game will be played at Resch Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Phoenix.
- Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Cleveland State Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
The Vikings fell to 3-6 on the season after a 79-67 road loss to Milwaukee on Thursday, December 5th. Cleveland State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 36-35 at halftime, the Vikings were outscored 43-32 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Cleveland State put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 22 of 42 two-point attempts, hitting 52.4%, and went 8 of 12 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.
Kentrell Pullian led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 threes. Tevin Smith and Themus Fulks each shot 66.7% from the field, with Fulks also adding 5 assists. Jamichael Stillwell grabbed a team-high 15 rebounds, while Isaac Abidde was nearly perfect, making 5 of 6 shots in just 13 minutes.
Even though Cleveland State held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 21 attempts (23%), they still gave up 79 points. The Vikings allowed 18 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, with their opponent shooting 58% from inside the arc.
Cleveland State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 28 of those attempts (75%). The Vikings also gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.
Are Green Bay Ready for a Home Win?
Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Green Bay fell to 2-7 on the season after an 84-75 road loss to the Jaguars on Wednesday. The Phoenix, who were -4 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.
Green Bay led 42-36 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 48. The game’s total points of 159 went over the O/U line of 152.5.
Green Bay’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 16-for-20 from the line.
Anthony Roy led the way with 34 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 12 attempts. Jarvis Walker added 25 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 7 three-point attempts.
Green Bay’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Green Bay’s opponent shot 27%, hitting 9 of 33 three-point attempts. The Phoenix also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 attempts, shooting 65%. Green Bay gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.