<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaguars and Vikings. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Vikings at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Cleveland State being favored by -10.5 at home against IU Indy.</p><h3>IU INDY JAGUARS VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Jaguars Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped to 2-11 on the season after a 77-61 home loss to Youngstown State on Wednesday. Entering the game as +5.5 underdogs, IUPUI not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 45-35 at halftime, the Jaguars couldn't mount a comeback, scoring just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>IU Indy's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.6% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.5%, and they hit 69.6% of their free throws, going 16/23 from the line.</p> <p>EJ Farmer led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts, while Paul Zilinskas added 19 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep. Siem Uijtendaal was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 14 points in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Despite giving up 77 points, IU Indy’s defense held their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 62 attempts. The Jaguars limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 33%, as they went 12/36 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, IU Indy’s defense allowed 7 threes on 26 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. Their opponent also shot 69% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 23 attempts. The Jaguars gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Cleveland State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vikings improved to 6-6 on the season with a 78-64 win over Wright State on Sunday, December 29th. Cleveland State, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the win.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-25 at halftime, the Vikings scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Cleveland State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc (9/18). Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, and they connected on 68.4% of their free throws (13/19).</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 20 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jack Doumbia added 19 points, shooting 63.6%, while Chase Robinson and Dylan Arnett each went 6 of 9 from the field, contributing 16 and 14 points, respectively. The Vikings finished with 17 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Even with Cleveland State's defense giving up 64 points, the Vikings couldn't capitalize as they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts. Inside the arc, Cleveland State's defense conceded 19 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cleveland State's defense struggled, allowing 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 for 68%. Cleveland State gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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