Cleveland State Vikings vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Morehead State vs Cleveland State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cleveland.

Morehead State vs Cleveland State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Vikings face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings are hosting the game at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 129.5 points, with Cleveland State being favored by -5 over Morehead State.

Morehead State vs. Cleveland State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Morehead State Eagles at Cleveland State Vikings
Where: Cleveland at Wolstein Center
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds CLVST -5, MHST +177 | CLVST -217 O/U 129.5

Eagles Preview: Will Morehead State Be The Talk of Wolstein Center?

Morehead State Eagles Recent Game/Games

Morehead State fell to NJIT 78-69 on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they were favored by 8 points. The Eagles not only lost the game 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 reached 147, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 129.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Morehead State's offense put up 69 points in their last game, 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 attempts (47.8%).

Kenny White Jr. led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.9% overall and grabbing 7 rebounds. Sebastian Robinson added 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, and Tim Moore Jr. contributed 16 points, making 3 of 5 threes.

Eagles Team Defense

Morehead State's defense gave up 78 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 17 for 37, good for 45% shooting.

From three-point range, Morehead State allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% success rate. The opposing team also shot 23 free throws, making 11 for 47%. Morehead State gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Vikings Preview: Do the Vikings Have What it Takes at Home?

Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

Cleveland State picked up a 56-53 win over NJIT on Tuesday, November 26th. The Vikings were at home and entered the game as -12 favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 109, falling short of the 132.5 O/U line.

After leading 27-23 at halftime, Cleveland State scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. Despite not covering the spread, the Vikings managed to hold on for the win.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Cleveland State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 56 points while shooting 38.5% from the field. They were 0-for-13 from three-point range, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 38.5%.

They did manage to hit 51.3% of their two-point attempts and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Tariq Francis led the way with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Tevin Smith added 13 points despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Vikings Team Defense

Cleveland State's defense was strong in their last game, giving up just 53 points. They held the opposing team to 38% shooting, with 20 made field goals on 52 attempts.

From three-point range, the Vikings were especially effective, as the other team missed all 13 of their attempts. Cleveland State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 16 free throws.

Eagles vs Vikings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 54 points per game in these contests.
In their last three home games, Cleveland State has averaged 62 points per game while allowing 67. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Vikings have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.