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Green Bay @ Cleveland State

Current Records: Green Bay 4-16; Cleveland State 14-5

What to Know

The Green Bay Phoenix lost both of their matches to the Cleveland State Vikings last season on scores of 68-74 and 65-73, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Green Bay and Cleveland State will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Wolstein Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Phoenix were close but no cigar on Saturday as they fell 62-60 to the Robert Morris Colonials.

Meanwhile, the Vikings were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Sunday as they fell 78-72 to the Northern Kentucky Norse.

Green Bay is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 10-3 against the spread when expected to lose.

Green Bay is now 4-16 while Cleveland State sits at 14-5. Two stats to keep an eye on: The Phoenix are 24th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 10.8 on average. To make matters even worse for Green Bay, the Vikings come into the contest boasting the 28th most takeaways per game in college basketball at 16.1. So the cards are definitely stacked in Cleveland State's favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Wolstein Center -- Cleveland, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $20.00

Odds

The Vikings are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Phoenix, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Green Bay have won ten out of their last 13 games against Cleveland State.

  • Jan 30, 2021 - Cleveland State 73 vs. Green Bay 65
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Cleveland State 74 vs. Green Bay 68
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Green Bay 74 vs. Cleveland State 67
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Green Bay 78 vs. Cleveland State 74
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Green Bay 82 vs. Cleveland State 65
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Green Bay 90 vs. Cleveland State 89
  • Jan 25, 2018 - Green Bay 66 vs. Cleveland State 44
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Cleveland State 80 vs. Green Bay 79
  • Jan 23, 2017 - Green Bay 83 vs. Cleveland State 73
  • Dec 29, 2016 - Green Bay 76 vs. Cleveland State 75
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Green Bay 65 vs. Cleveland State 53
  • Feb 22, 2016 - Green Bay 78 vs. Cleveland State 61
  • Jan 07, 2016 - Green Bay 87 vs. Cleveland State 67