Cleveland St. Vikings vs Kansas St. Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cleveland State Vikings will face off against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in a nonconference matchup early in the regular season.
Game outlook
The Cleveland State Vikings will face off against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in a nonconference matchup early in the regular season. The Vikings, with a record of 11-22, are coming off a strong 91-53 victory over Baldwin Wallace, while the Wildcats, at 1-0, secured an 89-65 win against New Orleans. Kansas State is the favored team with a betting line opening at -19.5, and currently sitting at -23. Both teams will look to continue their winning streaks in what is expected to be an exciting game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Vikings +1,300 | Wildcats -3,923
Spread: Vikings +23 (-110) | Wildcats -23 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 98%.
Cleveland St. Vikings
The Cleveland State Vikings recently secured a dominating 91-53 home win against the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets. The team showcased impressive offensive prowess, shooting 56.9% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. Junior forward Dylan Arnett had a standout performance with 19 points, eight rebounds, and solid defensive stats. The team's defense also held the Yellow Jackets to a low shooting percentage. Moving forward, Cleveland State needs to maintain this level of play against tougher opponents to continue their success. In terms of rankings, the Vikings are currently ranked 307 in offense, scoring an average of 53.00 points per game, and #310 in defense, allowing an average of 101.00 points against them per game. They have a power ranking of 290 and are currently 1-1 for the season. Offensively, the Vikings struggle with three-point shooting but excel in free throw percentage. Defensively, they need to improve their field goal and three-point defense. The team averages 34.00 rebounds per game and has high turnover numbers. Overall, Cleveland State has areas to work on but also strengths to build upon in future games. Injury Report: No injuries to report.