Cleveland St. Vikings vs Detroit Mercy Titans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming Sun Belt conference matchup, the South Alabama Jaguars (10-11, 3-6 Sun Belt) will face the Texas State Bobcats (7-14, 1-8 Sun Belt). Both teams are currently positioned towards the bottom of the standings. South Alabama recently lost a close game on the road against Troy, although they were able to cover the 8-point spread as underdogs. Texas State, on the other hand, suffered a significant defeat on the road against Louisiana and failed to cover the 8.5-point spread. This game marks the first of two meetings between these teams this season, and last season they each won one game on the opponent's home court. The game is scheduled for 8:00 EST at the Strahan Arena in San Marcos, Texas. Currently, Cleveland St. is favored to win with a betting line of -7.5, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Vikings -349 | Titans +275

Spread: Vikings -7.5 (-110) | Titans +7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland St. will win straight-up is 78%.

Cleveland St. Vikings

According to the content, the Sun Belt Conference is expected to receive only one bid to the NCAA Tournament, which will be awarded to the winner of the conference tournament. This puts pressure on all teams to compete for the best seeds in order to have opportunities to advance in the tournament. As of now, South Alabama is currently ranked 10th out of 14 teams in the conference and has lost their last three league games, bringing their conference record to 3-6. In their most recent game, South Alabama was led by guard Tyrell Jones, who scored 19 points in a road loss to Troy. The Jaguars' leading scorer is senior guard Isiah Gaiter, who averages 15.7 points per game. However, Gaiter has been struggling recently, scoring only three points in his last two games despite playing significant minutes. On the other hand, Tyrell Jones is the team's top shooter, making 31 three-pointers this season with a shooting percentage of 34.8% from deep. Another key player for South Alabama, Maxwell Land, is currently injured and out for the season. The team's best frontcourt player is junior Thomas Howell, who averages 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. In terms of rankings, South Alabama is currently ranked 232nd in the nation according to KenPom. Their offensive efficiency ranks 179th, while their defensive efficiency ranks 281st. In terms of pace of play, the Jaguars rank 154th in the nation. As for injuries, there are currently none listed for the team. Shifting focus to Cleveland State, they are ranked 230th in the power rankings with a 11-22 record this season. Offensively, the Vikings score an average of 76.60 points per game, ranking 117th in the nation. They shoot 43.31% from the field (ranked 265th), 65.43% from the free-throw line (ranked 334th), and 36.32% from three-point range (ranked 69th). They also average 36.40 rebounds per game (ranked 154th), 12.80 offensive assists (ranked 217th), and 11.20 turnovers per game (ranked 107th). Defensively, Cleveland State allows an average of 76.00 points per game, ranking 287th in the nation. They allow opponents . @thomas13howell 🔨🔨 Season-High 18 points for Thomas ‼️ #BurnTheBoats 🔥🚤 pic.twitter.com/LJ3SNT1wU5