Cleveland State vs Wright State Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Cleveland State Vikings will be in Dayton, OH, on Wednesday night for a 7:00 PM match-up inside the Nutter Center against the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the Horizon League championship, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland State vs Wright State prediction. Cleveland State comes into this matchup with eleven wins and 21 losses on the year. Wright State rolls into Wednesday with twenty wins and 11 losses this season. Cleveland State comes into this game following an 8-point victory and its last outing to end a lengthy losing streak. Wright State comes into this game running hot, having won four of the last five, including two in a row after a 2-point road victory against Northern Kentucky. Read more about this Cleveland State vs Wright State prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Cleveland State hunts the upset
Offensively, Cleveland State has been mediocre this season, averaging 80.4 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Vikings are allowing 85.8 points per game this season and 90.5 on average over their last four losses. Offensively, Cleveland State had one of its best games of the season in its last outing, pouring in 101 points on 53% shooting, 55% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Vikings struggled, allowing 93 points on 48% shooting. Cleveland State won the rebounding battle by 7 and forced 12 turnovers to seal the victory. Preist Ryan led the show for the Cleveland State offense in their last outing with 23 points and 12 rebounds on 16 shots.
Dayan Nessah leads the Cleveland State offense this season, averaging 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Chevalier Emery and Jaidon Lipscomb are both tied for second on the roster, averaging 12.9 points per game. Tre Beard is third on the team this season, averaging 12.8 points to go along with a team-leading 3.4 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland State:
- Josiah Harris (Questionable) – Concussion
- Dayan Nessah (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Wright State looks to keep it rolling
The Wright Side offense has been solid as of late, averaging 88.25 points per game over their last four wins. Offensively, Wright State was phenomenal in their last outing, scoring 92 points, including 57 in the second half, on 56% shooting, 50% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Raiders did just enough, giving up 91 points on 53% shooting. Wright State won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 8 turnovers to seal the victory. Kellen Pickett led the way for the Wright State offense in their last outing with 19 points on ten shots.
Michael Cooper leads the Wright State offense this season, averaging 13.2 points per game. Big man Michael Imariagbe is second on the team, averaging 11.8 points, and leads the team with 7 rebounds per game. TJ Birch averages 11.7 points and adds a team high of 3.5 assists. Solomon Callaghan averages 10.3 points in just under 29 minutes per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Wright State:
- None
Cleveland State vs Wright State Pick
- Cleveland State vs Wright State Spread Pick
Wright State is a far better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Wednesday night. The Raiders have been the top team in this conference all year and will continue that trend in this matchup. Look for Wright State to jump on Cleveland State early, as they control things from the opening tip. Take the right state Raiders Wednesday night in Dayton, OH, to get the win and cover in round one of the Horizon League championship to advance into round two.
- Cleveland State vs Wright State Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but Wright State has the better defense. The right state to stifle Cleveland State in this matchup, leading to a low-scoring outcome. Both teams have seen a ton of points in their last few outings, but Wednesday will be different. Take Wright State on Wednesday night do the job as they get the win and cover in Ohio in a low-scoring game that goes under the total.
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