Cleveland State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis reacts after a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against YOungstown State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio.
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  • Cleveland State (9-11) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy (5-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Cleveland State / Detroit Mercy TV channel: ESPN+

The Cleveland State Vikings (9-11) visit Calihan Hall to take on the Detroit Mercy Titans (5-17) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

Cleveland State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cleveland State-7.5 -110O 147.5 -110-350
Detroit Mercy +7.5 -110U 147.5 -110+280

Cleveland State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cleveland State will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cleveland State vs Detroit Mercy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Detroit Mercy will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+2.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.60 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.15 Units / 11% ROI)

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -8.66% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.75 Units / 6.19% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 4-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-14.7 Units / -60.74% ROI).

  • 0-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 4.55% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.05 Units / -12.6% ROI

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (731/1,090) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 73%

Cleveland State is shooting 66% from the free throw line (313/476) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Cleveland State has averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (273 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Cleveland State has 273 offensive rebounds this season — most among Horizon Teams

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy is shooting 40% (501/1,269) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy has averaged 1.10 points per shot (1,395 points/1,269 shots) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy is shooting 26% from three (123/466) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy has an eFG% of 44% this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/22 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Cleveland State has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,234 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cleveland State has averaged 8.8 steals per game (193 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cleveland State has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,234 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 19.7 defensive rebounds per game (434 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Detroit Mercy has averaged 19.7 defensive rebounds per game (434 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,177 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Detroit Mercy has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (1,776 points/1,295 shots) this season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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