Cleveland State Vikings vs IPFW Mastodons predictions, Feb 22, 2026

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Cleveland State Vikings

IPFW Mastodons

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As the Cleveland State Vikings prepare to host the IPFW Mastodons on February 22, 2026, fans can anticipate a compelling matchup between two teams struggling for form. Both teams have won only once in their last five outings, highlighting a challenging stretch as they look to regain competitiveness in the NCAA basketball landscape.

Cleveland State will aim to leverage their home-court advantage, where familiarity with the gym could play a crucial role. Historically, they have fed off the energy of their fan base, which can be pivotal in close encounters. However, their recent performances suggest a need for improved offensive cohesion and defensive resilience.

On the other hand, IPFW arrives with a slight edge in the betting odds, at 1.66 for an away win. While their recent form has not been impressive, they have shown flashes of potential that, if harnessed effectively, could turn the tide in their favor. Strengthening their defense will be key, as both teams appear to be struggling to find consistent scoring.

With Cleveland State at home and both teams in similar form, the matchup promises to be tightly contested. While bookmakers favor the Mastodons slightly, the Vikings could capitalize on home advantage, making this an unpredictable contest.

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Cleveland State
44.7%
IPFW
55.3%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 2.05 1.66

Latest Results

18.02.26 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 106:82
15.02.26 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Wright State Raiders basketball – 90:102
12.02.26 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Robert Morris Colonials basketball – 68:85
07.02.26 IUPUI Jaguars basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 82:74
04.02.26 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Oakland Golden Grizzlies basketball – 91:78
18.02.26 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 87:71
15.02.26 IPFW Mastodons basketball – IUPUI Jaguars basketball – 83:78
12.02.26 Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 76:59
07.02.26 Wright State Raiders basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 73:68
04.02.26 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 61:90

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland State won 4.
  • Both teams are currently in poor form.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Cleveland State won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1235:1161. (average 77.2:72.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland State won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 564:524. (average 80.6:74.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.01.26 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 74:71
    01.03.25 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 68:57
    30.01.25 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 58:68
    07.02.24 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 72:75
    20.01.24 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 75:68

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.05 (14.93%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 6.4 (9.45%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 6.7 (9.02%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 7.6 (7.95%)

    5. Florida Gators: 10.8 (5.6%)

    6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 10.8 (5.6%)

    7. Iowa State: 12.2 (4.96%)

    8. Kansas Jayhawks: 18.6 (3.25%)

    9. Connecticut Huskies: 19.4 (3.12%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 23.6 (2.56%)

    11. St. Johns Sonics: 36 (1.68%)

    12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 37 (1.63%)

    13. St. Johns Red Storm: 43.75 (1.38%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.21%)

    15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.2 (1.2%)

    16. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.2%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (1.13%)

    18. Tennessee Volunteers: 57.4 (1.05%)

    19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.05%)

    20. Louisville: 57.4 (1.05%)

    21. Vanderbilt Commodores: 57.4 (1.05%)

    22. Virginia Cavaliers: 76.2 (0.79%)

    23. VCU Rams: 100 (0.6%)

    24. UC Irvine: 100 (0.6%)

    25. High Point: 100 (0.6%)

    26. Liberty: 100 (0.6%)

    27. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.6%)

    28. McNeese State: 100 (0.6%)

    29. Utah State: 100 (0.6%)

    30. Yale: 100 (0.6%)

    31. Saint Marys: 100 (0.6%)

    32. North Carolina: 100.2 (0.6%)

    33. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.57%)

    34. Clemson: 105.2 (0.57%)

    35. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.57%)

    36. Kentucky Wildcats: 105.2 (0.57%)

    37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.55%)

    38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.55%)

    39. NC State: 110.2 (0.55%)

    40. Texas Tech: 120.2 (0.5%)

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    42. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.5%)

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    44. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.46%)

    45. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)

    46. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.46%)

    47. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.46%)

    48. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)

    49. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)

    50. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)

    51. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.4%)

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    54. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.34%)

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    58. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)

    59. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.26%)

    60. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.26%)

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    64. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.06%)

    66. Creighton: 1001 (0.06%)

    67. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.06%)

    68. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)

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