Cleveland State Vikings vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

The Vikings and Gaels are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels will host the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 134 points, and the Gaels are favored to win at home vs. the Vikings.

CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS SAINT MARY’S GAELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +14.5

This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Gaels.
• Even though we have Saint Mary’s winning straight-up, we like Cleveland State at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Are Cleveland State Ready for a Road Win?

Cleveland State comes into their 10th game of the season with a 6-3 record. In their previous five road games, including those from last year, Cleveland State has gone 1-4. Heading into today’s game, Cleveland State has a 4-4 ATS record. When playing away, the Vikings are 1-2 vs. the spread, while they are 3-2 ATS at home.

So far, Cleveland State’s games have averaged 144.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 144.4 points. When assessing the Vikings’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 144 points per game.

The Cleveland State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 69 points vs. Detroit. Overall their field goal percentage was 35.1% while connecting on 5 threes. Offensively, the Vikings hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 225th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 113rd in terms of percentage and 263rd in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Vikings’ defense holds the 85th rank in the nation, allowing 67.7 points per game. Cleveland State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Detroit to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.

Will the Gaels Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Saint Mary’s will be playing their 9th game of the season when they face Cleveland State. So far, they have a 3-5 overall record. Looking back at their last ten home games, which includes games from last year, Saint Mary’s has a 4-6 record. As of today’s game, Saint Mary’s has a 2-5 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.

Saint Mary’s comes in with an over/under record of 3-4-0 through eight games, with their games averaging a combined 130.3 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Gaels’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 138 points per game.

The Saint Mary’s offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Boise State. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% and connected on 2 threes. Aidan Mahaney led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Augustas Marciulionis contributed 17 points for the Gaels.

Coming into today’s game, the Saint Mary’s defense is giving up an average of 61.0 points per contest. Against Boise State in their most recent game, the Saint Mary’s defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Boise State to hit 46% of their shots.