Cleveland State vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Youngstown State (15-12) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Cleveland State (14-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Cleveland State / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN+

The Cleveland State Vikings (14-15) visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins (15-12) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Youngstown, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Cleveland State vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Cleveland State vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cleveland State+9.5 -115O 150.5 -110+360
Youngstown State -9.5 -105U 150.5 -110-500

Cleveland State vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cleveland State vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+3.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+6.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+3.00 Units / 3% ROI)

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.1% ROI).

  • 18-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 2.75% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.95 Units / 9.97% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 4% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.85 Units / 6.25% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -15.27% ROI

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (343/514) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 73%

Cleveland State has averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Cleveland State has 301 offensive rebounds this season — most among Horizon Teams

Cleveland State has averaged 13.2 assists per game (329 assists/25 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (926 assists/ 635 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State has averaged 82.2 points per game (4,929 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Youngstown State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (854/1,097) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Youngstown State has averaged 82.5 points per game (2,144 points/26 games) this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (528 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Cleveland State has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,295 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cleveland State has averaged 8.4 steals per game (211 steals/25 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cleveland State has 211 steals this season — 3rd most among Horizon Teams

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (686 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Youngstown State has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,493 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Youngstown State has 169 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Horizon Teams

Youngstown State has 407 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Horizon Teams


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