Wright State Raiders vs Cleveland State Vikings Picks and Predictions for Sunday February 15 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/15/2026, 12:25 AM ET
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The Wright State Raiders head to the Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Tip-off is set for 2:00 PM ET with coverage on ESPN+. Wright State enters this Horizon League matchup as a 7-point favorite, and the total is listed at 159.5. At the time of this writing, the moneyline odds were not released. For more daily betting insight, make sure to check out our free college basketball picks.

Raiders Bringing Offensive Firepower on the Road

Wright State comes into this contest at 16-10 overall and 11-4 in Horizon League play, including an 11-4 conference road mark. The Raiders have won three of their last five games, recently falling to Detroit Mercy 77-74 and Robert Morris 72-66, while picking up wins over Purdue Fort Wayne 73-68, Green Bay 83-75, and Milwaukee 76-69. They’ve been competitive in nearly every game and have shown the ability to win in hostile environments.

Offensively, Wright State averages 79.4 points per game while allowing 72.2. They shoot an impressive 48% from the field, one of the better marks in the conference. The Raiders also grab 35.3 rebounds per game and dish out 13.9 assists per contest, showing solid offensive balance.

What stands out most is their efficiency. Shooting 48% combined with nearly 80 points per game makes Wright State one of the more dangerous offensive teams in the Horizon League. They also average 4.5 blocks and 7.7 steals per game, giving them the ability to create extra possessions.

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Vikings Struggling to Slow Opponents

Cleveland State enters this matchup at 10-16 overall and 6-9 in Horizon play, including a 6-9 conference home record. The Vikings have won three of their last five games, recently beating Oakland 91-78, Milwaukee 90-88, and Green Bay 89-82, but they’ve dropped their last two to IU Indy 82-74 and Robert Morris 85-68. Defensive inconsistency has been a recurring issue.

The Vikings average 80.0 points per game but allow 84.2, which is one of the highest defensive averages in the conference. They shoot 45% from the field and pull down 33.8 rebounds per game. Cleveland State also averages 15.7 assists per contest, showing good ball movement on offense.

The biggest concern for Cleveland State is their defense. Allowing over 84 points per game makes it difficult to consistently win, especially against efficient offenses like Wright State. While they can score, they often struggle to get stops when it matters most.

Wright State Raiders vs Cleveland State Vikings Pick

Wright State Raiders vs Cleveland State Vikings Spread Pick

  • Pick: Wright State -7

Wright State’s offensive efficiency gives them a clear edge in this matchup. Cleveland State’s defensive struggles, allowing 84.2 points per game, set up poorly against a team shooting 48% from the field. With the Raiders capable of scoring in bunches, laying the points feels justified.

Wright State Raiders vs Cleveland State Vikings Total Pick

  • Pick: Over 159.5

I’m leaning toward the over here. Both teams average close to or above 80 points per game, and Cleveland State’s defense has consistently allowed high-scoring games. With Wright State’s offensive efficiency and the Vikings’ uptempo style, this game could easily push into the 160s.

Final Score Prediction: Wright State 87, Cleveland State 78

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