Cleveland State vs IUPUI Prediction 3/2/26 College Basketball Picks Today
IUPUI () vs. Cleveland State (10-21)
March 2, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland State -1.5; Over/Under: 170.5
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The IUPUI Jaguars and Cleveland State Vikings meet Monday in the college basketball Horizon League play-in at the Wolstein Center. Here’s a Cleveland State vs. IUPUI prediction. This article will include a Cleveland State vs. IUPUI pick.
IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview
The IUPUI Jaguars lost to Fort Wayne and Oakland. IUPUI has lost 6 straight games.
The IUPUI Jaguars are averaging 86 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 90.8 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Kyler D’Augustino is averaging 18.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Maguire Mitchell is averaging 11.5 points and 2.3 rebounds. Jaxon Edwards is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Davis is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The IUPUI Jaguars are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings lost to Robert Morris and Northern Kentucky. Cleveland State has lost 7 straight games.
The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 80.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 85.7 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Dayan Nessah is averaging 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Tre Beard is averaging 13 points and 3.2 assists. Chevalier Emery is the third double-digit scorer and Jaidon Lipscomb is dishing 2.9 assists. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win
- IU Indy has lost each of its last nine Conference Tournament games.
- Cleveland State has won 14 of its last 15 games against IU Indy.
- IU Indy has lost the first half in each of its last seven Conference Tournament games.
Why the IU Indy Jaguars will win
- Cleveland State has lost each of its last eight games following a road loss.
- Cleveland State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cleveland State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (85.6).
- Cleveland State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (121.6).
- IU Indy ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- IU Indy ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (68.7).
Cleveland State vs IUPUI Prediction
Both home teams won the first two meetings this season and it’s Cleveland State that’s won 9 of the last 10 meetings overall. Those who have followed me all season over at Pick Dawgz know how I feel about IUPUI. The up-tempo ridiculous pace is fun to watch but it doesn’t translate to winning. It’s a style of play you push out when you don’t have much talent. You play fast and get as many possessions as possible to close the margins. IUPUI has two road wins, is sloppy offensively, and is nonexistent defensively.
Cleveland State has issues of its own obviously but it’s at home where it’s played its best ball and has the offensive horses to expose this IUPUI defense. It’s an elimination game and we’re laying a bucket. Give me Cleveland State.
