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Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy prediction: Detroit Mercy favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/11/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Cleveland State vs Detroit Mercy predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Detroit Mercy and Cleveland State will meet in men's college basketball action at Calihan Hall on Sunday, with tipoff at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Detroit Mercy as the most likely winner of the Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Cleveland State and Detroit Mercy 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Detroit Mercy a 75% chance of defeating Cleveland State. Our predicted final score has Detroit Mercy winning 82-75.
According to our model, Detroit Mercy (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cleveland State | Detroit Mercy |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -275 |
| Total | o161.5 (-110) | u161.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Detroit Mercy -6.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Detroit Mercy | -275 |
| Total | Under 161.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Detroit Mercy -6.5 at the spread.
Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Detroit Mercy and Cleveland State at Calihan Hall is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Calihan Hall
Conclusion
We predict Detroit Mercy, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat Cleveland State on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Cleveland State vs. Detroit Mercy insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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