Morehead State Eagles vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Vikings. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Vikings at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 129.5 points, and Cleveland State is favored by -5 against Morehead State in a non-conference matchup.
MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings -5
This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Vikings.
- Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Eagles Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Morehead State Eagles Recent Game/Games
Morehead State fell to NJIT 78-69 on Wednesday, November 27th, in a disappointing home loss. The Eagles, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 32-31 at halftime, Morehead State allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 147 exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.
In their latest game, Morehead State put up 69 points, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 21 three-point attempts, hitting 38.1% from deep, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 11 of 23 for 47.8%.
The Eagles grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Kenny White Jr. led the way with 34 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.9% overall. Sebastian Robinson added 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.
Morehead State’s defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 37 shooting, which is 45%.
From three-point range, the Eagles’ defense saw the other team hit 8 of 21 shots, good for 38%. Morehead State also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 47%. The Eagles gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Will the Vikings Win at Wolstein Center?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
Cleveland State picked up a 56-53 win over NJIT on Tuesday, November 26th. The Vikings were -12 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 109, well under the O/U line of 132.5.
After leading 27-23 at halftime, Cleveland State scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30 points to NJIT.
Cleveland State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 38.5%. They were particularly cold from beyond the arc, missing all 13 of their three-point attempts.
The Vikings managed to hit 51.3% of their two-point shots and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Tariq Francis led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, while Tevin Smith added 13 points, despite going 0-for-3 from three-point range.
Defensively, Cleveland State was strong, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 38% shooting. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they didn’t allow a single three-pointer on 13 attempts.
Inside the arc, their opponent shot 51%, making 20 of 39 two-point attempts. Cleveland State also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 for 66%. The Vikings gave up 12 offensive rebounds.