Saturday's game that pits the Cleveland State Vikings (14-3) versus the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (11-6) at Wolstein Center has a projected final score of 73-65 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Cleveland State, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on January 13.
The Vikings enter this contest following a 74-53 victory against Detroit Mercy on Wednesday.
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Cleveland State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Game Info
- When: Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Cleveland State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Score Prediction
- Prediction: Cleveland State 73, Purdue Fort Wayne 65
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Cleveland State Schedule Analysis
- When the Vikings defeated the Southern Miss Eagles, who are ranked No. 154 in our computer rankings, on December 20 by a score of 70-63, it was their signature victory of the year thus far.
- When facing Quadrant 3 teams, the Vikings are 4-0 (1.000%) -- tied for the 28th-most wins.
- Cleveland State has 10 wins versus Quadrant 4 teams, tied for the second-most in the nation.
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Cleveland State 2023-24 Best Wins
- 70-63 over Southern Miss (No. 154) on December 20
- 69-59 over Drexel (No. 176) on December 21
- 62-57 at home over Austin Peay (No. 197) on November 22
- 74-53 at home over Detroit Mercy (No. 199) on January 10
- 74-66 on the road over Loyola Chicago (No. 200) on November 12
Cleveland State Leaders
- Colbi Maples: 16.2 PTS, 2.2 STL, 43.4 FG%, 42.9 3PT% (15-for-35)
- Carmen Villalobos: 6.4 PTS, 2.0 STL, 49.3 FG%, 50.0 3PT% (15-for-30)
- Mickayla Perdue: 14.9 PTS, 1.1 STL, 44.6 FG%, 34.0 3PT% (32-for-94)
- Jordana Reisma: 8.3 PTS, 1.4 BLK, 50.0 FG%
- Sara Guerreiro: 6.3 PTS, 1.4 STL, 48.9 FG%, 42.1 3PT% (8-for-19)
Cleveland State Performance Insights
- The Vikings' +238 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 14.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.5 points per game (46th in college basketball) while allowing 62.5 per contest (142nd in college basketball).
- Cleveland State's offense has been less effective in Horizon contests this year, tallying 72.2 points per contest, compared to its season average of 76.5 PPG.
- The Vikings are putting up 79.8 points per game when playing at home. On the road, they are averaging 73.6 points per contest.
- Defensively, Cleveland State has been better at home this year, allowing 53.0 points per game, compared to 71.8 in away games.
- The Vikings have been scoring 73.3 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that's slightly lower than the 76.5 they've scored over the course of the 2023-24 season.
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