Cincinnati vs Cleveland State 11/10/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Cleveland State Vikings and the Cincinnati Bearcats meet in college basketball action from the Fifth Third Arena on Thursday.

The Cleveland State Vikings will look to rebound from their season-opening 72-68 loss ot subdivision Notre Dame College last time out. Tristan Enaruna had a team-high 20 points on 8 of 16 shooting with 11 rebounds for the double-double while Deshon Parker added 13 points with a team-high 11 assists for a double-double of his own. Tae Williams also added 11 points with 6 rebounds to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Cleveland State in the losing effort.

The Cincinnati Bearcats will be out to build on a 98-55 win over Chaminade in their last game. David DeJulius leads the Bearcats in scoring with 24 points on 9 of 15 shooting with a pair of threes while Landers Nolley II had 19 points on 8 of 13 shooting. Jeremiah Davenport added 14 points while Mika Adams-Woods added 13 points and Rob Phinisee had a team-high 8 assists along with 3 steals for the Bearcats in the winning effort.

Cleveland State is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss while the over is 10-3 in their last 13 games overall. Cincinnati is 10-22-2 ATS in their last 34 home games and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall while the over is 7-1 in their last 8 home games.

I get the case to be made for an underdog in one of these little brother vs. big brother in state rivalry games. However, Cleveland State was dreadful in their loss to a subdivision opponent and Cincinnati’s a good team despite whatever roster turnover they may have had. I just want no part of this Vikings team, especially after getting their teeth kicked in in their opener. I’ll side with Cincinnati to win this one by 20+.