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Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State prediction: Why Purdue Fort Wayne is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Purdue Fort Wayne vs Cleveland State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Cleveland State and Purdue Fort Wayne will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Wolstein Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Purdue Fort Wayne as the most likely winner of the Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Purdue Fort Wayne a 59% chance of beating Cleveland State. Our predicted final score has Purdue Fort Wayne winning 81-79.
According to our model, Cleveland State (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Purdue Fort Wayne | Cleveland State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-106) | +3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -162 | +150 |
| Total | o162.5 (-115) | u162.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Cleveland State +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Cleveland State | +150 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Cleveland State +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Cleveland State and Purdue Fort Wayne at Wolstein Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Wolstein Center
Conclusion
We predict Purdue Fort Wayne, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Cleveland State on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date 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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