Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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  • Youngstown State (18-6) are -3.5 point favorites vs Northern Kentucky (15-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Northern Kentucky Norse (15-9) visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins (18-6) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Youngstown.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky+3.5 -105O 135.5 -110+135
Youngstown State -3.5 -115U 135.5 -110-165

Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this game with 56.4% confidence.

Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence.

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


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+11.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 22 away games (+7.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games (+13.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 46 games (+7.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+6.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 48 games (+5.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games (+5.05 Units / 10% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has gone 8-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 1.2% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.4 Units / -30.52% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.25 Units / 21.74% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 10.38% ROI
  • 16-6 when betting the Over for +9.4 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 6-16 when betting the Under for -11.6 Units / -47.93% ROI

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 67% from the free throw line (257/386) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Northern Kentucky has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,623 points/1,379 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northern Kentucky is shooting 43% (592/1,379) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 43% (592/1,379) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an eFG% of 56% this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 51%

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

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

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.9 steals per game (238 steals/24 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.9 steals per game (238 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.4 steals per game (528 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.4 steals per game (528 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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 6.4 steals per game (369 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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

Youngstown State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (186 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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