The Chicago State Cougars are on a 2-4 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season and will take on the Cleveland State Vikings, who are on a 2-3 start to the season and are currently on a two-game winning streak.
The Vikings are part of the Horizon Conference and are ninth in the table. They will host the game at the Wolstein Center on Wednesday (November 23) where they will look to secure their third win of the season.
The Cougars are part of the Independent Conference and are also eyeing their third win of the season.
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Chicago State Cougars vs Cleveland State Vikings: Betting Odds
The Cougars are off to a rough start to the season. They have only managed to win two but have lost four so far. The two wins have come against teams such as the IUPUI Jaguars (68-58) and the Valparaiso Crusaders (87-74). Their offense has been pretty average for the season, scoring 66.5 points and conceding 78.3 ppg.
Their 3-pt percentage is currently at an ordinary 32.5 whereas the field goal percentage is at a low of 40.3. Their offensive rebounds stand at 29.8.
The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 64.2 ppg while conceding close to 67.4 points. Their shooting from behind the arc is even worse compared to the Cougars at 28.8 % while the field goal percentage is at 43.9. Their offensive rebounds per game stand at 30.8. They are currently on a two-game winning streak that includes victories against the Canisius Golden Griffins (58-57) and the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (67-58).
Chicago State Cougars vs Cleveland State Vikings: Match Details
Fixture: Chicago State Cougars @ Cleveland State Vikings
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 23, 01:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Chicago State Cougars vs Cleveland State Vikings: Prediction
Six out of seven home games for Cleveland have crossed the Over mark. But Under is currently 4-1 overall for the Vikings. Since this is a home game for Cleveland, we can expect the total to cross the line.
Both teams have played against each other twice in the past and the results are tied at 1-1. Statistics show that the Vikings have a big advantage over Chicago on all fronts. The fact that they are playing at home gives them an added advantage, making them favorites to win the game.
Final Prediction: Total Over 133.5 (-110)
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