Match Analysis: Cleveland St Vikings vs Youngstown St Penguins – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 10, 2025
- Time: 1:30 AM UTC
- Location: Corteva Coliseum, IU Indianapolis
Game Overview
The Cleveland State Vikings face the Youngstown State Penguins in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal. Cleveland State is favored due to their stronger roster depth and recent performance.
Key Factors to Consider
- Cleveland State has a more balanced offense with three players averaging double figures, while Youngstown State struggles without their top scorer EJ Farmer. Cleveland State ranks 220th in offense and 123rd in defense, while Youngstown State ranks 262nd in offense and 130th in defense.
- These teams split their two regular-season matchups, each winning on the road. Cleveland State's Tevin Smith consistently scored well against Youngstown State.
- Youngstown State's EJ Farmer is out with an injury, significantly impacting their scoring capability.
- The game is at a neutral site, which could affect team performance. Cleveland State's slower pace may influence the overall scoring.
- Both teams are highly motivated, but Cleveland State needs to win to secure a potential NCAA Tournament spot.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | -130 (Cleveland St), 107 (Youngstown St) | Cleveland State | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Spread | -1.5 -114 (Cleveland St), 1.5 -107 (Youngstown St) | Cleveland State | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
Over_under | Over 140.5 -108, Under 140.5 -113 | Under | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Predicted Outcome
Cleveland State is likely to win due to their depth and Youngstown State's injury issues.
Predicted Score: Cleveland State 65, Youngstown State 60