Youngstown State vs Cleveland State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Youngstown State is a -7.5 point favorite vs Cleveland State
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Youngstown State / Cleveland State TV channel: ESPN+

The Youngstown State Penguins visit Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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

Youngstown State vs Cleveland State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 61.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Youngstown State vs Cleveland State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 away games (+4.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 18 away games (+2.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.15 Units / -40.51% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -16.2% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 2-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.55 Units / -63.17% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 31.25% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / -40.34% ROI

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (222/753) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Cleveland State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (222/753) last season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Cleveland State has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,872 rebounds/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cleveland State allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has made 10.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Youngstown State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (475 assists/ 326 TOs) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Youngstown State made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,223 assists/ 960 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (222/753) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Cleveland State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (222/753) last season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Cleveland State has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,872 rebounds/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cleveland State allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has made 10.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Youngstown State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (475 assists/ 326 TOs) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Youngstown State made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,223 assists/ 960 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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