Cleveland State Vikings vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Beacons. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Beacons at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Valparaiso as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.
CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -1.5
This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Beacons.
- Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Cleveland State Secure a Road Victory?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game
The Vikings dropped their season opener 77-64 to Kansas State on Saturday. Despite being +23 point underdogs, Cleveland State kept it closer than expected.
After trailing 36-24 at halftime, the Vikings put up 40 points in the 2nd half, but Kansas State scored 41 to maintain their lead. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 148 O/U line.
Cleveland State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they managed to score 64 points.
Brendan Hausen was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 22 points. David N’Guessan was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Coleman Hawkins added 12 points and 5 assists.
Despite Cleveland State’s defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 77 points in their previous game. The Vikings shot 51% from the field, hitting 30 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they made 19 of 30 shots, good for 63%.
From three-point range, Cleveland State connected on 11 of 21 attempts, shooting 52%. They also went to the free-throw line 29 times, making 17 of those shots, which is 58%. On the offensive glass, they gave up 7 rebounds.
Will Valparaiso Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games
Valparaiso dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-63 to Liberty on the road. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Beacons not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-32 at halftime, Valparaiso couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 139.
Valparaiso’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 13.3% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.5%, but they did manage to convert 81% of their free throws, going 17 for 21.
Offensively, they recorded just 7 assists, with Zach Cleveland contributing 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Tyler Schmidt and Owen Aquino both shot over 87%, with Schmidt hitting 7 of 8 shots and Aquino going 8 for 9, adding 11 rebounds.
Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Beacons allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 22/36 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Valparaiso’s opponent shot 41%, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts. The Beacons also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws (69%). Valparaiso limited second chances, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.