Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Youngstown State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Northern Kentucky / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Kentucky Norse visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Youngstown, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 56.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 3 games at home (+2.35 Units / 8% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.65 Units / -23.96% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -6.97% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.2 Units / 29.82% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 9-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.75 Units / -11.58% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 47% (786/1,670) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 46%

Northern Kentucky averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (372 turnovers/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northern Kentucky averaged 74.5 points per game (2,311 points/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Northern Kentucky has an eFG% of 55% this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 54%

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (409 assists/ 333 TOs) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Youngstown State has a TS% of 51% this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 49%

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,353 assists/ 1,055 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Youngstown State has made 9.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (246/785) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northern Kentucky has forced 13.8 turnovers per game (372 turnovers/27 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Northern Kentucky forced 13.6 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Northern Kentucky forced 13.6 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 12.0

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has allowed 71.8 points per game (2,011 points/28 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 77.8

Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (2,363/5,507) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Youngstown State averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (815 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Youngstown State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (799/1,915) last season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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