Cleveland State vs IU Indianapolis Picks and Prediction – 1/19/2025

The Cleveland State Vikings will be on the road Sunday with a game in Indianapolis against the IU Indianapolis Jaguars. Cleveland State comes into Sunday with thirteen wins through 19 games played riding a lengthy winning streak following an 18-point victory against Northern Kentucky that last outing. Offensively the Vikings are rolling this season averaging 74.7 points of 45.5% from the floor. Defensively Cleveland State has been even better holding onto 65.6 points per game overall gave up just 58 in their most recent victory. Saying the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Tevin Smith leads the Cleveland State offense this season averaging 13.4 points per game. Tahj Staveskie is second on the roster averaging 12.1 points and Dylan Arnett chips in a third best 10.9 points per game to go along with a team leading 7.6 rebounds per game. Ebrimma Dibba Is averaging 3.6 points per game to go along with the team leading 3.9 assists.

The IUPUI Jaguars return home Sunday seven games below .500 having lost four of the last five following a 13 point loss last time out. Offensively IUPUI has been solid this season averaging 75.1 points of 42.8% from the floor but scored 59 points in their last outing. Defensively the Jaguars have been shaky allowing 72.1 points per game this season through 19 games played.

Paul Zilinskas leads IUPUI this season averaging 17.3 points per game. Jarvis Walker is 2nd on the roster averaging 16.1 points and Sean Craig averages 10.6 points to go along with a team leading 8.1 rebounds. Alec Millender averages 8.1 points per game and leads the team dishing out 3.7 assist.

Cleveland State is the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Sunday. Look for the Vikings to dominate this game on both sides of the ball they are the better overall team. Take Cleveland State to continue their winning ways Sunday as they get the road win and cover in Indianapolis. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland State Vikings win and cover 75-61.