The Over has gone 6-1 at the shooter-friendly gym for the CBI. The exception was FGCU’s 68-65 win over Army, which landed 20 points south of the total. Look for the Eagles to resume their scoring pace from late in the regular season, whey they closed with three games in the 80s themselves. Cleveland State contributed to the tournament’s Over trend with a 161-point outing Monday. The Vikings average 73 ppg this season. In a seemingly defense-optional event, hitting that number here all but assures an Over. 

Postseason college basketball tournaments are used for team development but also a pride element for a team that let an opportunity slip in their conference tournament. Cleveland State played a sloppy game against Youngstown State from an offensive stand point, and could not convert in the final minutes. The CBI has been motivation for them, and I expect the Vikings to continue to showcase elevated basketball against an Atlantic Sun opponent. Lay the number with Cleveland State.

I planned to stay far away from this CBI after going 0-2 yesterday but stuck to half units because you just never know who will play or not in these minor events. But I am reading that one of FGCU's best players, All-ASUN first-team forward Keeshawn Kellman (13.8 PPG, team-best 7.5 RPG), twisted his ankle in yesterday's win over Army. I'm assuming that's why he was limited to 19 minutes when all the other starters played at least 26. I have no clue if he's playing or not but if not then I certainly like Cleveland State -- which is probably better anyways. CSU had zero trouble shaking off the rust yesterday with a rout of Queens, and all the Vikings' main guys played.