- Northern Kentucky is a -1.5 point favorite vs Youngstown State
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Youngstown State / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+
The Youngstown State Penguins visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY, KY, USA.
Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Youngstown State | +1.5 -105 | O 144.5 -110 | +105 |
| Northern Kentucky | -1.5 -115 | U 144.5 -110 | -130 |
Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 67.1% 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 56.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Youngstown State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 away games (+8.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 away games (+3.55 Units / 77% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Youngstown State have covered the Spread in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 90% ROI)
Northern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.65 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.06 Units / 23% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Youngstown State has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11% ROI).
- 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.75 Units / -8.93% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 5.84% ROI
Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Kentucky has a 9-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.8 Units / -35.18% ROI).
- 13-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.25 Units / -6.62% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.45 Units / -11.22% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Youngstown State is shooting 32% from three (261/823) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Youngstown State had an eFG% of 52% last season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%
Youngstown State averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (326 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Youngstown State made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Kentucky is shooting 65% from the free throw line (359/550) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%
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 had 21.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 18.8
Northern Kentucky is shooting 65% from the free throw line (359/550) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,542 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6
Youngstown State has allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
Youngstown State has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (727 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7
Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (639 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6
Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,335 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Northern Kentucky averaged 8.6 steals per game (267 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9
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