The Cleveland State Vikings (4-8) travel to Freedom Hall Civic Center to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (10-2). The Vikings will try to put an end to their five-game road losing streak, while the Buccaneers look to continue their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings at East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Buccaneers were victorious over the LSU Tigers, 74-63, while the Vikings lost to the DePaul Blue Demons, 73-65.
The Buccaneers had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 46.3 (above their season average of 34.4), while the Tigers had a turnover percentage of 21.0 (above their season average of 17.8). Cleveland State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 28.2). Jeromy Rodriguez fueled East Tennessee State with 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Tre Gomillion, meanwhile had a solid performance for Cleveland State, recording 15 points.
Expect East Tennessee State to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Buccaneers are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 28th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.6 percent. Meanwhile, Cleveland State ranks 291st in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.8 percent.
Cleveland State Vikings at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- East Tennessee State ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Cleveland State ranks 198th (37.6).
- The Buccaneers average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- East Tennessee State ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Cleveland State ranks 126th (13.1).
- The Buccaneers rank 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Vikings rank 260th (15.4).
- East Tennessee State averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.6, down from 11.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
