- Youngstown State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Northern Kentucky / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Kentucky Norse visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Youngstown, OH.
Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Kentucky | +1.5 -105 | O 133.5 -110 | +110 |
| Youngstown State | -1.5 -115 | U 133.5 -110 | -135 |
Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 77.0% 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 63.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+4.86 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.30 Units / 3% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
Youngstown State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.30 Units / 18% ROI)
- Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+2.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.26 Units / 8% ROI)
Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Kentucky has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -38.44% ROI).
- 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -4.5% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.85 Units / -31.6% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.65% ROI
Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Youngstown State has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.26% ROI).
- 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -10.57% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -42.42% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 33.94% ROI
Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Kentucky had 21.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 18.8
Northern Kentucky is shooting 64% from the free throw line (203/316) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Northern Kentucky averaged 36% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (657 free throw attempts/1,811 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 31%
Northern Kentucky is shooting 34% from three (130/387) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%
Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State shot 45% (905/2,009) last season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%
Youngstown State is shooting 30% from three (128/430) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%
Youngstown State is shooting 30% from three (128/430) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Youngstown State has averaged 10.6 offensive rebounds per game (170 rebounds/16 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 10.3
Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Northern Kentucky has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,076 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Northern Kentucky averaged 8.6 steals per game (267 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6
Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,221 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,186/2,868) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Youngstown State has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 23.4
Youngstown State averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (815 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6
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