Cleveland State Vikings vs NJIT Highlanders Matchup

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

NJIT vs Cleveland State Prediction

Betting on today's Highlanders and Vikings game? Catch the action at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Cleveland State is favored by -12.5 vs. NJIT.

NJIT vs. Cleveland State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: NJIT Highlanders at Cleveland State Vikings
Where: Cleveland at Wolstein Center
Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Betting Odds CLVST -12.5, NJIT +523 | CLVST -780 O/U 133.5

Highlanders Preview: Taking a Look at the Highlanders Chances on the Road

NJIT Highlanders Recent Game/Games

The Highlanders fell to Bucknell 81-64 on Thursday, November 21st. NJIT, who were +13 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one.

After trailing 44-29 at halftime, NJIT scored 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37. The game’s total points of 145 exceeded the over/under line of 135.5.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

In their last game, NJIT managed just 64 points, shooting 36.1% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41%, and they hit 70% of their free throws, going 14-for-20 from the line.

Tariq Francis led the way with 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while Achile Spadone contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the floor. NJIT also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.

Highlanders Team Defense

The NJIT Highlanders struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to connect on 31 of 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, NJIT's defense gave up 20 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 57% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 11 of 26 shots, shooting 42%.

Vikings Preview: Will the Vikings Make it Happen at Home?

The Vikings dropped their recent home game to Kent State, losing 68-52 on Saturday, November 23rd. Cleveland State entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 134-point over/under line.

After trailing 36-29 at halftime, Cleveland State managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32 points to Kent State.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Cleveland State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 30% (15/50). Their effective field goal percentage was 32%, and they hit only 3 of 20 from beyond the arc, shooting 15% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 19 of 28 attempts, shooting 67.9%.

VonCameron Davis, Dylan Arnett, Chase Robinson, and Anthony Morales each contributed 11 points. Arnett grabbed 11 rebounds and shot 75% from the field, while Morales hit 3 of 4 from three-point range, shooting 75% from deep. The Vikings recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 7 assists in the game.

Vikings Team Defense

Even with Cleveland State giving up 68 points, their defense held strong, limiting their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field. The Vikings were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, Cleveland State's defense gave up 12 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 67%.

Highlanders vs Vikings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Highlanders last five road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 87. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
Through their last ten home contests, the Vikings offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Cleveland State posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
The Vikings have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.