- Northern Kentucky is a -3.5 point favorite vs Youngstown State
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Youngstown State / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+
The Youngstown State Penguins visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY.
Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Youngstown State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.20 Units / 21% ROI)
- Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.15 Units / 21% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+3.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+3.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
Northern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.35 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Youngstown State has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.85 Units / -26.83% ROI).
- 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -6.05% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Kentucky has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.85 Units / -12.71% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 4.5% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (2,035/4,805) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Youngstown State has allowed 5.3 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 7.9
Youngstown State has allowed 5.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Youngstown State has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (5,711 points/4,805 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 1.28
Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (219 assists/ 194 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Youngstown State averaged 15.3 assists per game (475 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Youngstown State has averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Youngstown State averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (349 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (2,035/4,805) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Youngstown State has allowed 5.3 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 7.9
Youngstown State has allowed 5.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Youngstown State has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (5,711 points/4,805 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 1.28
Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (219 assists/ 194 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Youngstown State averaged 15.3 assists per game (475 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Youngstown State has averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Youngstown State averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (349 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.5
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