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Wright State vs. Cleveland State
The Wright State Raiders will travel to the Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings in a Horizon League matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPNU/ESPN+). The Raiders will look to add on to their three-game winning streak in this one. On Friday, Wright State defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 83-65. The Raiders have now won four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Wildcats will look to add to their two-game winning streak. On Sunday, Cleveland State defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 81-78. The Vikings have won three out of their last five games.
With an 16-11 record on the season and an 9-7 record in conference play, the Raiders are 3 games back of first place in the Horizon League standings. Wright State is 6-4 on the road this season. The Raiders have been led by senior guard Trey Calvin as he leads the team in points and assists this season. Calvin is averaging 20.1 points and 3.9 assists a game this season. He has also gotten help from freshman forward Brandon Noel who is averaging 12.9 points and 8.7 rebounds (Which leads the team) a game this season.
In their win against Northern Kentucky at home, Calvin had a great game finishing with 23 points, which led the team. Noel also had a monster game scoring 18 points and shot a perfect 7-7 from the floor. In the win, Wright State shot 58.2% from the floor and 40.9% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Raiders have been great averaging 81.4 points a game on the season. Defensively, Wright State has been allowing teams to score an average of 73.3 points a game on the season. Look to see if this high-powered offense can give the Vikings trouble in this game.
With an 16-11 record on the season and an 11-5 record in conference play, the Vikings are 1 game back from first place in the Horizon League standings. Cleveland State have been great at home at home this year as they are 10-3 in the Wolstein Center. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home when the Raiders come to visit them.
Cleveland State has gotten production from their players this season. The Vikings have four players averaging double digit points this season. Junior forward Tristan Enaruna has led the Vikings this season as he leads the team in points. Enaruna is averaging 14.7 points a game this season. He is getting help from senior guard Deshon Parker who is averaging 10.6 points and 3.8 assists (Which leads the team) on the season.
In their win against Youngstown State at home, junior guard Tae Williams led the team in points finishing with 20. Enaruna was right behind him as he finished with 18 points. In the win, Cleveland State shot 48.3% from the floor and 33.3% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Vikings are averaging 70.8 points a game on the season. Defensively, Cleveland State has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 67.6 points a game on the season. Look to see if this Viking’s defense can give the Raiders problems on offense.
Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds
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- Spread: Cleveland State Vikings -2
- Over/Under: 147.5
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Wright State vs. Cleveland State all-time series
The Raiders and the Vikings have played each other 70 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Wright State has the advantage in the series with a 36-34 record against Cleveland State. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 21st when Cleveland State won 85-77. In the win, Tristan Enaruna finished with 21 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Deshon Parker also had a great game finishing with 15 points. The Vikings shot 58.5% from the field and 42.9% from the three-point line.
Trends to know
– Wright State is 7-3 ATS on the road this year.
– Cleveland State is 5-6 ATS at home this year.
– The Raiders are 9-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Vikings are 9-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Raiders are 9-5 ATS following a win this year.
– The Vikings are 9-6 ATS following a win this year.
Prediction
I love The Vikings here in this spot. I think they are the better team with the better weapons. Cleveland State also beat Wright State on the road so they will be looking to sweep the Raiders on the season at home. Look for Tristan Enaruna to have a huge game against Wright State and lead the Vikings to the win and the cover.
Prediction: Cleveland State Vikings cover the spread (-2.0).
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