The Milwaukee Panthers (9-5, 3-1 Horizon) and Cleveland State Vikings (8-7, 3-1) meet Thursday at Wolstein Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Milwaukee vs. Cleveland State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Milwaukee is playing its 3rd straight game away from home. The Panthers are coming off an 84-81 win at Detroit Mercy Saturday. Milwaukee shot 46.2% from distance in that victory and ranks 41st in the nation with a 37.6% mark from beyond the arc on the season.
The Vikings have struggled on 3s (29.5%, 326th NCAA-I), but they boast 1 of the better defenses in the Horizon League. Cleveland State has allowed just 64.2 points per game, 2nd Horizon) and has held foes to a 40.5% mark from the field since Nov. 16.
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