Wright State Raiders vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Vikings? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Cleveland State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Wright State.

WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings -1.5

This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vikings.
• Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will Wright State Make it Happen on the Road?

Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games

Wright State’s season record dropped to 5-7 after an 86-82 road loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Entering the game as -5.5 favorites, the Raiders not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.

Wright State appeared to be in control, leading 38-27 at halftime. However, they allowed 59 points in the second half while scoring 44, leading to the loss.

Wright State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They hit 41.2% from three-point range, going 7-for-17, and were 81.2% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 16 attempts.

Da’Sean Nelson led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 9-for-14 from the field. Jalen Terry and Jack Doumbia each added 21 points, with Terry hitting 6 of 10 threes, and Doumbia connecting on 7 of 9 shots overall.

Wright State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Raiders allowed their opponent to connect on 57% of their two-point attempts, going 20/35 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Wright State’s opponent shot 37%, hitting 9 of 24 attempts. The Raiders also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate. Wright State gave up 15 offensive rebounds as well.

Can the Vikings Grab a Win at Home?

Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

The Vikings improved to 5-6 on the season with a 92-75 win over Oakland on Thursday, December 19th. Cleveland State was a +1 underdog but covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 44-35 at halftime, the Vikings scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.

Cleveland State put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field and hitting 47.8% from beyond the arc (11/23). Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they knocked down 81.2% of their free throws (13/16).

Tevin Smith led the way with 37 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Tahj Staveskie also shot 63.6%, going 6/8 from three-point range. The Vikings had 21 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds in the win.

Even with Cleveland State’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 75 points in their last game. The Vikings shot 49% from the field, hitting 34 of their 69 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Cleveland State connected on 11 of 23 three-point attempts, shooting 47%. They also went 13/16 from the free-throw line, making 81% of their foul shots. Offensively, they grabbed 15 rebounds.