Cleveland State vs Queens Prediction 3/24/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Cleveland State vs Queens prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 24th at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the Quarterfinals of the CBI. 

Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Cleveland State Vikings are 21-12 (14-6) this year after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 56-54 in their last game. Cleveland State trailed 22-21 at halftime and came up just short in a very close second half. The Vikings shot 41.3% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 66.7% on three pointers in the game. Tevin Smith led Cleveland State with 14 points and four rebounds, while Je’Shawn Stevenson added 11 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that close loss, the Vikings defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 68-63 and PFW by a score of 68-57. Cleveland State has lost three of their last five games and they finished tied for second in the Horizon standings with a 14-6 record. Cleveland State has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 66 points against per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Tevin Smith is averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Tahj Staveskie is averaging 12.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Cleveland State is shooting 45% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 33.4% on three pointers this season. 

Queens Royals Betting Preview

The Queens Royals are 20-14 (11-7) this season after they defeated Northern Arizona by a score of 85-78 in their last game. Queens led 45-41 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half to secure the win. The Royals shot 55.9% from the field, 54.5% on three pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Chris Ashby led Queens with 22 points and one rebound, while Yoav Berman added 16 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Royals lost to Lipscomb by a score of 81-75, but did beat FGCU by a score of 71-65 before that. Queens has alternated wins and losses over their last 11 games and they finished sixth in the ASUN standings with an 11-7 record. Queens has scored 76 points per game and they have allowed 73.7 points against per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Leo Colimerio is averaging 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Chris Ashby is averaging 12.7 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Queens is shooting 44.3% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Cleveland State vs Queens Prediction 

Queens was able to pickup a big win over Northern Arizona in their first game of the CBI on Sunday, but they have had a ton of trouble winning back to back games over the last few weeks. Cleveland State lost a close game in the Horizon Tournament and they will have the rest advantage, as they had a bye on Sunday. The Vikings are the way better defensive team in this matchup, as Queens is allowing over 73 points against per game, and I think that will be the difference here. Cleveland State has allowed 63 points or fewer in three straight games and they also have a slightly higher shooting percentage on offense. Take the Vikings here.