The Cleveland State Vikings hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Tuesday as they look to cover the point spread at Gallagher Center-NY against the Niagara Purple Eagles.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cleveland State Vikings opened as 7.5-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 Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Niagara Purple Eagles are 5-6 so far on the season, and 5-3 ATS vs the number. The Cleveland State Vikings, meanwhile, are 3-6 and 3-3 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Niagara go 7-1 and the Cleveland State Vikings go 3-3 on betting totals.
The Niagara Purple Eagles sit at No. 194 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cleveland State Vikings sit at No. 263 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Niagara's No. 172-rated squad against Cleveland State's No. 228-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Niagara rates No. 34 in the country with 9.64 per game, while their foes tonight, the Cleveland State Vikings rank No. 111 nationally with 8.22 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Vikings blew out Notre Dame-Ohio on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 89-56 win at Wolstein Center.
Niagara got 20 points from Matt Scott en route to a 85-82 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday at Echols Hall.
- Cleveland State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
- Cleveland State is 5-17-2 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
- Cleveland State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Niagara is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
- Niagara is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland State at Cincinnati, Thursday, December 21st
Niagara at Cornell, Saturday, December 23rd
