Youngstown State vs Cleveland State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 12

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  • Youngstown State (20-6) are -2.5 point favorites vs Cleveland State (15-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Youngstown State Penguins (20-6) visit Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings (15-11) on Feb. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Cleveland.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Youngstown State-2.5 -110O 145.5 -105-145
Cleveland State +2.5 -110U 145.5 -115+120

Youngstown State vs Cleveland State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this game with 53.6% confidence.

Youngstown State vs Cleveland State Spread Prediction:

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

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Youngstown State and Cleveland State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+13.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 48 games (+9.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+8.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 50 games (+7.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+10.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games at home (+7.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has gone 16-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+7.2 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 17-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.1 Units / 13.03% ROI
  • 17-7 when betting the Over for +9.3 Units / 35.23% ROI
  • 7-17 when betting the Under for -11.7 Units / -44.32% ROI

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has gone 12-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 7.66% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 1.35 points per shot (2,015 points/1,492 shots) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Youngstown State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (348/445) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Youngstown State has a TS% of 52% this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Youngstown State has averaged 84.0 points per game (2,015 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Cleveland State has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Cleveland State has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Cleveland State has 17.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 16.9

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (571 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Youngstown State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (186 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Youngstown State has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,353 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Youngstown State has 186 steals this season — 2nd most among Horizon Teams

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cleveland State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Cleveland State has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,235 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cleveland State has 440 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Horizon Teams


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