College hoops betting interest focuses on the Cleveland State Vikings vs Ohio Bobcats battle Saturday at Ohio University Convocation Center as the Bobcats look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cleveland State Vikings opened as 11.5-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 Ohio Bobcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Ohio Bobcats battles the Cleveland State Vikings, currently sitting with a 3-6 mark (2-6 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 1-2-1 for the Ohio Bobcats and 5-3 for the Cleveland State Vikings.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 154-ranked Ohio Bobcats and the No. 244-rated Cleveland State Vikings in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Ohio's No. 91-ranked offense, averaging 77.62 PPG, against a Vikings defense that ranks No. 214 at 76.22 PPG. The Bobcats field goal percentage has averaged 43.4% so far, more than the Vikings marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.53% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland State was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Purdue and falling by a 77-53 score at Mackey Arena.
The Bobcats got 22 points from Jaaron Simmons, but it was Iona that prevailed in a 79-75 final on Saturday at Hynes Athletics Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland State home to Lake Erie College, Monday, December 19th
Ohio at Western Kentucky, Wednesday, December 21st