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Cleveland State Vikings vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings enter 5-10 and look to test their perimeter shooting, while the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons aim to defend home court in this Horizon League matchup at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Line Movement and Odds
Purdue Fort Wayne opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:
- Purdue Fort Wayne Spread: -8.5 (-113)
- Cleveland State Spread: +8.5 (-110)
- Purdue Fort Wayne MoneyLine: -422
- Cleveland State MoneyLine: +310
- Total: 156.5 (-110)
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Matchup Breakdown
Cleveland State Outlook
Cleveland State averages 80 points per game, with Chevalier Emery, Dayan Nessah, and Tristan Enaruna leading the offense. Their perimeter shooting (10.1 threes per game, 37.5% 3PT) and ball movement highlight balance. Their 0-7 road record underscores inconsistency, though their 5-10 overall mark shows competitiveness heading into Horizon League play.
Purdue Fort Wayne Outlook
Purdue Fort Wayne averages 81.1 points per game, with Corey Hadnot II, Mikale Stevenson, and Jalen Jackson providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency (55.2% effective FG, 78th nationally) and 7-1 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 8-8 overall record underscores resilience despite recent struggles.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The game hinges on Purdue Fort Wayne’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Cleveland State must lean on Emery and Nessah to pace the offense. If Cleveland State controls tempo and hits from deep, their shooting could keep the game close.
Injuries / Availability
Cleveland State: No injury updates provided.
Purdue Fort Wayne: No injury updates provided.
Environment
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum provides Purdue Fort Wayne with a strong home-court edge, where they are 7-1 this season. Cleveland State’s perimeter shooting highlights their ability to compete in Fort Wayne.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Purdue Fort Wayne 84, Cleveland State 76
- Cleveland State +8.5 → Best Bet. Their three-point shooting and offensive pace make them a strong cover candidate.
- Over 156.5 → Total play. Both teams’ scoring averages point toward a combined score above the line.
Purdue Fort Wayne’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Cleveland State’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending over the total.
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