Who's Playing

Cleveland State @ Northern Kentucky

Current Records: Cleveland State 14-4; Northern Kentucky 10-9

What to Know

A Horizon League battle is on tap between the Cleveland State Vikings and the Northern Kentucky Norse at noon ET Sunday at BB&T Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Wright State Raiders typically have all the answers at home, but this past Friday Cleveland State proved too difficult a challenge. The Vikings came out on top in a nail-biter against Wright State, sneaking past 71-67.

Meanwhile, the PFW Mastodons typically have all the answers at home, but this past Friday NKU proved too difficult a challenge. NKU took their matchup against PFW 59-49.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Cleveland State is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 4-8 against the spread when favored.

The Vikings didn't have too much trouble with the Norse at home in the teams' previous meeting last month as they won 72-58. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cleveland State since the team won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: BB&T Arena -- Highland Heights, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $28.00

Odds

The Vikings are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Norse, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Vikings as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State both have seven wins in their last 14 games.

  • Dec 02, 2021 - Cleveland State 72 vs. Northern Kentucky 58
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Cleveland State 74 vs. Northern Kentucky 71
  • Jan 08, 2021 - Cleveland State 58 vs. Northern Kentucky 44
  • Feb 20, 2020 - Northern Kentucky 73 vs. Cleveland State 59
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Northern Kentucky 75 vs. Cleveland State 49
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Cleveland State 83 vs. Northern Kentucky 77
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Northern Kentucky 91 vs. Cleveland State 76
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Cleveland State 89 vs. Northern Kentucky 80
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Northern Kentucky 78 vs. Cleveland State 61
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Northern Kentucky 70 vs. Cleveland State 55
  • Feb 16, 2017 - Northern Kentucky 62 vs. Cleveland State 60
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Northern Kentucky 83 vs. Cleveland State 75
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Cleveland State 63 vs. Northern Kentucky 58
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Cleveland State 70 vs. Northern Kentucky 65