Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State

The Northern Kentucky Norse battle the Youngstown State Penguins, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, February 22.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when NKU go up against Youngstown State. Our prediction is that there will be Over 153.5 points and that is available at -108.

Northern Kentucky Norse won their previous game, beating Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at home. It was a 87-71 win.

Youngstown State Penguins last game saw them claim a 106-82 home win over Cleveland State Vikings.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NKU have been victorious in their last two matchups with Youngstown State. There have been 88-79 and 94-79 scorelines at home. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved NKU winning seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	17-11	2326	2145	181	12-4	5-7	3W
Youngstown State	14-14	2250	2049	201	10-5	4-9	1W

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Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Prediction & Picks

Step into Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 153.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -108 for this college matchup.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State stats:

• The 153.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 NKU games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NKU games on the road.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in the last 2 NKU games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Youngstown State games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Youngstown State games at home.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 153.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Kentucky 75 - 82 Youngstown State

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Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Youngstown State a 62% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -161 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +136 about Northern Kentucky.

The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 153.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 153.5, there are odds of -112.

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Moneyline

NKU

+136

Youngstown State

-161

Point Spread

NKU +3.5

-118

Youngstown State -3.5

-102

Total Points

Under 153.5

-108

Over 153.5

-112

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Northern Kentucky Stats

Youngstown State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wright State	18-10	2252	2041	211	11-4	7-6	2W
Robert Morris	18-10	2186	2062	124	11-3	7-7	4W
Northern Kentucky	17-11	2326	2145	181	12-4	5-7	3W
Green Bay	16-13	2174	2181	-7	8-4	8-9	1W
Fort Wayne	15-13	2194	2162	32	11-3	4-10	1L
Oakland	14-14	2302	2288	14	6-4	8-10	4L
Detroit	13-13	2023	2050	-27	7-5	6-8	3W
Youngstown State	14-14	2250	2049	201	10-5	4-9	1W
Milwaukee	10-18	2137	2230	-93	8-6	2-12	1L
Cleveland State	10-18	2249	2397	-148	7-6	3-12	4L
IU Indy	7-21	2337	2459	-122	5-6	2-15	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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