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Detroit Mercy Titans vs Cleveland St. Vikings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Wolstein Center — Cleveland, OH

Article updated Jan 22, 8:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Wednesday, the Detroit Mercy Titans will face off against the Cleveland State Vikings at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The Titans are struggling with a 17-15 record,

Game outlook

On Wednesday, the Detroit Mercy Titans will face off against the Cleveland State Vikings at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The Titans are struggling with a 17-15 record, while the Vikings are on a hot streak with a 14-6 record. Detroit Mercy is currently at the bottom of the Horizon League standings, having lost four straight games. Cleveland State, on the other hand, leads the league and has won their last 10 games. Both teams have no reported injuries. Cleveland State is favored to win by 14.5 points according to the betting lines. For a detailed prediction of the outcome, check out our NCAAB picks for Detroit Titans vs. Cleveland State Vikings. Feel the excitement and make your winning bet.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Titans +800 | Vikings -1,375

Spread: Titans +14.5 (-110) | Vikings -14.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland St. will win straight-up is 93%.

Detroit Mercy Titans

Detroit Mercy Titans have struggled this season both offensively and defensively, ranking near the bottom in a number of key statistics. Their leading scorer is Orlando Lovejoy, averaging 15.8 points per game, with Mak Manciel closely behind at 13.4 points per game. Lovejoy also leads the team in assists, steals, and rebounds. The Titans have a 6-14 record and are 13-6 against the spread. They will need to improve their shooting percentages and defensive efficiency in order to find success moving forward.

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Cleveland St. Vikings Analysis

The Cleveland State Vikings have a strong defense, ranking 40th in the NCAA for allowing an average of 65.5 points per game. On offense, they score an average of 74.7 points per game, ranking 190th. Their shooting percentages are decent, with a 45.6% overall field goal percentage and 33.9% from 3-point range. Leading scorer Tevin Smith averages 13.5 points per game, followed by Tahj Staveskie with 11.9 points per game. Ebrima Dibba leads in assists with 4.1 per game, while Dylan Arnett leads in rebounds with 7.6 per game. Chase Robinson leads in steals with 1.8 per game, and KJ Debrick leads in blocked shots with 1.4 per game. Cleveland State has a power ranking of 74 and holds a 14-6 overall record. They are a solid team to watch this college basketball season.

Cleveland State's Dominant Offense and Defense Pose Challenge for Detroit Mercy Titans

Cleveland State's strong performance on both offense and defense is expected to pose a significant challenge for the Detroit Mercy Titans. Detroit Mercy's offensive statistics, with an average of 67.6 points on 40.6% shooting, indicate a potential struggle to keep up with Cleveland State. The Titans also have a defensive average of 75.7 points allowed per game, ranking 292nd. In comparison, Cleveland State averages 74.7 points per game (191st) and impressively allows just 65.5 points per game (39th). The Vikings' defense limits opponents to 42.4% shooting, placing them 128th in the nation. Further evidence of Cleveland State's strength lies in their track record of covering the spread in seven of their last eight games, as well as in five of the last six games against Detroit Mercy at home.

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SportsJaw Titans vs Vikings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Titans vs Vikings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Mercy Titans+650 → +825Moved
  • Moneyline · Cleveland St. Vikings-1,100 → -1,400Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Mercy Titans+14.5 (-110) → +14.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Cleveland St. Vikings-14.5 (-110) → -14.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Mercy Titans
17-15 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cleveland St. Vikings
11-22 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-22T13:16:38.820Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

On Wednesday, the Detroit Mercy Titans will face off against the Cleveland State Vikings at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The Titans are struggling with a 17-15 record, while the Vikings are on a hot streak with a 14-6 record. Detroit Mercy is currently at the bottom of the Horizon League standings, having lost four straight games. Cleveland State, on the other hand, leads the league and has won their last 10 games. Both teams have no reported injuries. Cleveland State is favored to win by 14.5 points according to the betting lines. For a detailed prediction of the outcome, check out our NCAAB picks for Detroit Titans vs. Cleveland State Vikings. Feel the excitement and make your winning bet.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-01Cleveland St. Vikings 77 · Detroit Mercy Titans 65
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cleveland St. Vikings defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 65-50

Cleveland St. Vikings defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 65-50 on January 22, 2025, a 15-point decision in the series. Cleveland St. Vikings' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-16. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Mercy Titans +14.5 (-110) spread, Cleveland St. Vikings covered, while the 115 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.

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Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Cleveland St. Vikings -14.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Detroit Mercy Titans +14.5 (-110)Loss