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Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Milwaukee Panthers vs Cleveland State Vikings |
| Date | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| Time | 5:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Wolstein Center |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Game type | Horizon League |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Records | Milwaukee: 5-6 |
| Home/Road split | Milwaukee road: 0 wins |
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Line and Odds
| Market | Milwaukee | Cleveland State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-111) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -300 | +240 |
| Total | 161.5 (-110) | 161.5 (-110) |
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Movement Matchup
Milwaukee is favored despite being winless away from home, which tells you the market is buying their offensive ceiling and shot volume more than the location split. The spread sits in a key range where late-game pace matters. If this becomes a possession-heavy game with quick threes on both sides, the favorite has more ways to separate. If it turns into long half-court possessions late, the underdog plus the points becomes more live.
On the total, 161.5 is a high bar. You’re asking for both teams to push tempo and convert efficiently. If either side hits a dry spell, the under can cash even if the game is played at a decent pace.
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Breakdown Injury Reports
Milwaukee
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | N/A | No major injuries reported | No expected rotation limitation |
Cleveland State
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | N/A | No major injuries reported | No expected rotation limitation |
Milwaukee Recent performance
Milwaukee is coming off an 88-87 win over South Dakota State, a game that showed how quickly their offense can generate points. Josh Dixon led with 24, Danilo Jovanovich added 17 with eight rebounds, and Amar Augillard popped for 23 points in just 20 minutes. That kind of scoring burst is why Milwaukee can cover spreads even when the defense isn’t perfect.
The Panthers are scoring 80.5 points per game and playing an aggressive shot-volume style, attempting 65.5 field goals per game. The concern is location: their wins have come at home, and they still need to prove they can carry that same pace and efficiency into a true road setting.
Cleveland State Recent performance
Cleveland State is looking to reset after a 101-77 loss to UAB, but Chevalier Emery’s 25 points were a reminder they have real scoring options. Jaidon Lipscomb added 13 with six rebounds, and the Vikings’ profile is better at home where they’ve won four of six.
Offensively, Cleveland State averages 79.2 points per game and leans on the three-point shot, making 10.4 threes per game. If they’re hitting early, they can keep the spread uncomfortable and force Milwaukee to keep scoring for 40 minutes.
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Betting Insights and Trends
This matchup shapes up as a scoring environment game. Milwaukee’s shot volume creates a higher possession count and more chances to build margin, but it also invites volatility if the shots don’t fall on the road. Cleveland State’s best path is shooting threes at a strong clip and keeping the possession game close enough to avoid a runaway.
The total is priced for offense, so it does not take much resistance to land under. If Milwaukee controls pace but Cleveland State’s efficiency dips, the game can still feel fast while finishing below 161.5.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Best bet: Milwaukee -6.5 (-111)
Projected score: Milwaukee 84, Cleveland State 77
The projection lands right at 161, so this is not a massive edge. The under plays best if Cleveland State’s three-point efficiency is average rather than hot.
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