Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy betting: College basketball preview for January 22

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The Detroit Mercy Titans (6-14, 2-7 Horizon League) are heavy underdogs (+14.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Cleveland State Vikings (14-6, 8-1 Horizon League) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Wolstein Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 138.5.

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Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy betting lines

  • Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: -1587
  • Detroit Mercy moneyline odds to win: +883
  • Spread: Cleveland State (-14.5)
  • Total: 138.5

Cleveland State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Cleveland State has a worse record against the spread in home games (5-4-0) than it does on the road (7-2-0).
  • At home, the Vikings go over the total 22.2% of the time (two of nine games). They hit the over more often in away games, eclipsing the total in 44.4% of games (four of nine).
  • Cleveland State has played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 5-1, compared to going 1-0 on the road.

Recent trends

  • The Vikings have been putting up 84.8 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s significantly higher than the 74.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • Cleveland State’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has allowed 61.9 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 65.5 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • The Vikings’ last 10 contests have seen them make 9.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 41.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 6.5 makes and 33.9%.

Cleveland State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-6-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 7-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-11-1 (Home: 2-6-1; Away: 4-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 4-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (141st in nation) 42.4 (121st) 31.2 (256th) 27.7 (23rd) 14.2 (150th) 11.1 (138th)

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Detroit Mercy statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, Detroit Mercy is 5-2-0 at home against the spread (.714 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-3-0 ATS (.700).
  • Titans games have gone above the over/under 57.1% of the time at home (four of seven), and 40% of the time away (four of 10).
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Titans have a better winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4 record) than away (.200, 2-8).

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Titans are posting 62.1 points per contest, 5.5 fewer points than their season average (67.6).
  • Detroit Mercy has played worse defensively in its last 10 games, ceding 77.8 points per contest, 2.1 more points than its season average of 75.7.
  • The Titans are sinking 0.9 fewer three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games (5.0) compared to their season average (5.9), and they are posting a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (32.3%) compared to their season mark (34.6%).

Detroit Mercy betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 7-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 14.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 12-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-9-1 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 4-5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-14 (Home: 2-4; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.6 (344th in nation) 43.3 (175th) 33.7 (114th) 32.7 (273rd) 10.8 (346th) 12.6 (286th)
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