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Green Bay Phoenix vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview 02/07/19

Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Cleveland State Vikings (6-18, 1-10 Hor) welcome the Green Bay Phoenix (11-12, 5-5 Hor) to the Wolstein Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Green Bay Phoenix at Cleveland State Vikings ATS Prediction

In the Phoenix’s last matchup, they defeated the Milwaukee Panthers, 90-74. The Phoenix forced 15 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 25.3). Sandy Cohen III had a good game for Green Bay, contributing 15 points, six rebounds and five assists.

The Vikings lost to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their last contest, 83-68. Oakland’s 0.367 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Cleveland State, who had a mark of 0.050. The Golden Grizzlies’ mark was above their season average of 0.250, while the Vikings’ was below their season average of 0.228. Cleveland State’s Rashad Williams had 19 points and five assists in the contest.

This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Cohen III scored a game-high 30 points and the Phoenix beat the Vikings 90-89. He also recorded seven rebounds and six assists. The Phoenix made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 15.7).

Green Bay should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Green Bay ranks 26th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while Cleveland State forces the 66th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).

Green Bay Phoenix at Cleveland State Vikings ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over

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Notes

Betting Notes:

Cleveland State averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 43rd in the NCAA. Green Bay ranks 228th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).

The Phoenix average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. The Vikings rank 225th in assists allowed per game (15.3).

Green Bay ranks 24th in steals per game (8.2) while Cleveland State ranks 186th (5.3).

The Phoenix average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 258th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).

Green Bay ranks 62nd in blocks per game (3.9) while Cleveland State ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

The Phoenix have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Green Bay has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.

During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average).

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