Cleveland State Vikings vs Northern Kentucky Norse Matchup

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

Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction

Planning on watching today's Vikings and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Cleveland State is favored by -1.5 in this Horizon League conference contest against Northern Kentucky. The game's over/under currently sits at 132 points.

Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Cleveland State Vikings at Northern Kentucky Norse
  • Where: Highland Heights at Truist Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, February 5th
  • Betting Odds CLVST -1.5, CLVST -130 | NKENT +110 O/U 132

Vikings Preview: Can Cleveland State Stun the Crowd at Truist Arena?

Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

The Vikings moved to 14-6 on the season with a 68-58 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday. Cleveland State was +5 underdogs going into the game, but they not only won but also covered the spread.

After leading 35-25 at halftime, the Vikings and Mastodons both scored 33 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Cleveland State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They connected on 8 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 42.1% from deep, and hit 73.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 19 from the line.

Chase Robinson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Tevin Smith was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, including 2 for 2 from three-point range. Dylan Arnett contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 7 for 10 from the floor.

Vikings Team Defense

Cleveland State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in guarding the perimeter, where they limited the other team to just 5 made threes on 32 attempts, a 15% success rate.

Even at the free-throw line, Cleveland State's defense didn't give much away, with their opponent hitting only 7 of 15 attempts, a 46% clip. However, they did allow 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Norse Preview: Can the Norse Pull the Upset at Home?

Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games

Northern Kentucky improved to 8-13 on the season with an 84-75 road win over Oakland on Saturday. The Norse entered the game as +6 underdogs but came away with the victory, covering the spread.

After trailing 40-39 at halftime, Northern Kentucky clamped down defensively, allowing just 35 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.

Norse Offense Breakdown

Northern Kentucky put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 32 from deep, and were strong from the line, making 16 of 20 free throws for 80%.

Dan Gherezgher Jr. led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 4 of 7 from three. DQ Cole added 15 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Randall Pettus II also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Norse Team Defense

Despite Northern Kentucky's defensive efforts, they gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. This included 46% shooting on two-point attempts, as they went 12/26.

From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18, shooting 90%. The Norse gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Vikings vs Norse Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Cleveland State has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
  • In their last five games at home, the Norse have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Norse have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Vikings have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-0-1 in these scenarios.

Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Free Pick

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