Cleveland State Vikings Visit Duquesne Dukes in NCAA Basketball Betting Battle

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Cleveland State Vikings taking on the Duquesne Dukes Sunday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Cleveland State Vikings opened as 5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Cleveland State Vikings vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

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

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 294-rated Cleveland State Vikings taking on the No. 291-rated Duquesne Dukes in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Cleveland State is ranked No. 246 in NCAA basketball at 32.5 per game. Contrast that with Duquesne's No. 148 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Duquesne is the No. 197-ranked team in the country at 6.33 per game, while Cleveland State rates No. 66 at 8.75 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Cleveland State was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Kentucky and falling by a 101-70 score at Rupp Arena.

Duquesne suffered a 66-63 loss against Tennessee-Martin on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Emile Blackman in a losing effort at A.J. Palumbo Center.

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