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Game Preview: Cleveland State Vikings @ Missouri Tigers
It will be a reunion on the sidelines when the Cleveland State Vikings visit the Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Missouri head coach Dennis Gates will face former assistant Rob Summers, now in his first season at the helm for Cleveland State.
Gates and Summers spent several years building the Vikings program together from 2019–2022. Their continued bond helped schedule this non-conference matchup, which pits an undefeated SEC power against a rebuilding Horizon League squad.
The Tigers (7-0) are rolling early, while the Vikings (3-5) are still searching for consistency, especially on the road. This game is part of Missouri’s dominant home stand where they’ve won all six of their contests in Columbia.
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Odds and Key Information
Matchup: Cleveland State Vikings (3-5) @ Missouri Tigers (7-0)
Location: Mizzou Arena – Columbia, MO
Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 – 2:00 PM ET
Watch: SEC TV
Spread: Missouri -29.5
Over/Under: 170.5
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Cleveland State Outlook
The Vikings are coming off a massive 109-56 blowout win over Waynesburg — a much-needed confidence boost as they face their toughest opponent yet. Despite being without three starters, including top scorer Tre Beard (15.5 PPG), Cleveland State managed to shoot 55% from the floor.
Dayan Nessah stepped up in a major way, scoring 14 points and committing just one turnover after struggling with ball control all season. The team averages 82.4 points per game, which ranks in the top third nationally. They also convert 18.1 free throws per game and make 9.5 threes per contest — signs of a solid offensive system.
The challenge remains on defense and depth, especially against high-major talent. The Vikings are 0-4 on the road and will need a near-perfect performance to keep this game close.
Missouri Outlook
The Missouri Tigers continue to look like one of the most polished teams in the country, even with key injuries. They’ve cruised to a 7-0 record behind elite offensive efficiency, averaging 93.9 points per game — the 12th-best mark in the nation — while shooting a Division I-best 56.8% from the field.
Mark Mitchell leads the team with 18.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while Jacob Crews (12.1 PPG) and Anthony Robinson II (11.6 PPG) offer balance. Even with the absence of Jayden Stone (13.3 PPG), Missouri hasn’t slowed down. Freshman Annor Boateng has stepped up, logging 12 points and five boards in Tuesday’s win over South Carolina State.
Missouri is 6-0 at home and has covered in dominant fashion more than once. With deep rotation minutes now going to 7-foot-5 Trent Burns and developing talent like Boateng, the Tigers are playing with confidence and cohesion.
Key Matchup Table
| Stat Category | Edge |
|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | Missouri |
| 3-Point Shooting | Even |
| Bench Scoring | Missouri |
| Ball Security | Missouri |
| Road/Away Performance | Missouri |
Betting Trends
- Missouri is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games as a home favorite
- Cleveland State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 road games
- Missouri has hit the OVER in 5 of its last 6 games
- Cleveland State is 0-4 straight-up on the road this season
- Missouri is 10-2 straight-up in non-conference home games since 2023
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland State’s last 5 road games
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Predictions
Missouri is one of the most efficient scoring teams in the country, and that spells trouble for a Cleveland State squad still finding its identity under a first-year coach. While Rob Summers knows Gates well, the Tigers’ depth and size advantage should prove overwhelming.
Prediction: Missouri 92, Cleveland State 70
Best Bet (Spread): Cleveland State +29.5
Best Bet (O/U): Under 170.5
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