Cleveland State Vikings vs Arkansas State Red Wolves College Basketball Betting Preview

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Cleveland State Vikings vs Arkansas State Red Wolves battle Wednesday at Convocation Center as the Red Wolves look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Cleveland State Vikings in this one, their betting line was listed as 6-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Cleveland State Vikings vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 6-1 so far on the season, and 3-0 ATS vs the number. The Cleveland State Vikings, meanwhile, are 1-4 and 1-4 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Arkansas State go 1-2 and the Cleveland State Vikings go 4-1 on betting totals.

The Red Wolves - Vikings odds would favor the Red Wolves if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Arkansas State is rated No. 254 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cleveland State is at No. 286.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Arkansas State has the nation's No. 92-rated offensive output, at 78.43 PPG. The visiting Cleveland State Vikings defense ranks No. 243 allowing on average 81.4 PPG. The Red Wolves FG% has averaged 50.91% so far, more than the Arkansas State Vikings marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.78% per game.