College hoops betting interest focuses on the Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers vs Cleveland State Vikings battle Saturday at Wolstein Center as the Vikings look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cleveland State Vikings were listed as 4-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers vs Cleveland State Vikings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 8-7 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Cleveland State Vikings are 6-9 ATS. Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers are 8-7 on betting the total; Cleveland State Vikings are 6-9.
The Cleveland State Vikings sit at No. 221 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers sit at No. 101 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cleveland State's No. 249-ranked offense, averaging 62.88 PPG, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 155 at 71.25 PPG. The Vikings field goal percentage has averaged 40.42% so far, less than the Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.03% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Panthers used a 33-point performance from Akeem Springs to help Wisc-Milwaukee smack Youngstown State 81-65 on Thursday at Beeghly Center.
Cleveland State was run off the court by the Phoenix on Thursday as Wisc-Green Bay routed them 87-67 at Wolstein Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisc-Milwaukee at Valparaiso, Thursday, January 14th
Cleveland State at Wright State, Thursday, January 14th