USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: USC Upstate vs Youngstown State

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans square off against the Youngstown State Penguins, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, December 20.

The best betting angle could be Youngstown State against the spread. You can land -115 that the market leaders are able to cover the -7.5 line and they are more than capable when playing South Carolina Upstate.

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South Carolina Upstate Spartans won their previous game which was at home. It was a 98-63 triumph against Southern Wesleyan Warriors.

Youngstown State Penguins were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 80-77 reverse against Robert Morris Colonials.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Youngstown State claim a 72-64 win over USC Upstate.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Youngstown State	7-5	962	832	130	5-0	2-5	1L
USC Upstate	8-6	1115	984	131	6-1	2-5	2W

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USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Prediction & Picks

Gear up for USC Upstate vs Youngstown State with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Youngstown State at -7.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -115 are available and our pick would mean a solid win for the favorites in this college showdown.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key USC Upstate vs Youngstown State stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by Youngstown State in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC Upstate in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC Upstate in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

Youngstown State -7.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

USC Upstate 69 - 79 Youngstown State

A 79-69 win for Youngstown State is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 76% chance of securing victory, Youngstown State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -323. The market suggests that USC Upstate are least likely to win at +260.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 141.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 141.5, the odds are -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

USC Upstate

+260

Youngstown State

-323

Point Spread

USC Upstate +7.5

-105

Youngstown State -7.5

-115

Total Points

Under 141.5

-105

Over 141.5

-115

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USC Upstate Stats

Youngstown State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 67.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.00 pts and allowed 68.10 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
Robert Morris	9-4	991	919	72	7-0	2-4	2W
Northern Kentucky	9-4	1106	967	139	7-1	2-3	1L
Youngstown State	7-5	962	832	130	5-0	2-5	1L
Fort Wayne	7-6	1116	1023	93	7-0	0-6	3W
Oakland	6-6	1009	1013	-4	3-0	3-6	1W
Green Bay	6-7	945	975	-30	3-1	3-6	2W
Milwaukee	5-6	885	904	-19	5-1	0-5	1W
Wright State	5-7	940	819	121	4-3	1-4	2L
Detroit	4-7	819	872	-53	2-1	2-6	1L
IU Indy	4-9	1158	1194	-36	3-3	1-6	1W
Cleveland State	4-9	1030	1097	-67	4-2	0-7	1L

Big South	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
High Point	10-3	1214	924	290	8-1	2-2	2W
Charleston Southern	8-5	1122	987	135	6-1	2-4	3W
USC Upstate	8-6	1115	984	131	6-1	2-5	2W
Winthrop	7-6	1157	1003	154	4-1	3-5	1L
UNC Asheville	6-7	985	946	39	6-3	0-4	2W
Longwood	6-7	999	975	24	5-3	1-4	2L
Presbyterian	6-7	868	875	-7	4-1	2-6	1L
Radford	5-8	1053	1047	6	5-2	0-6	1L
Gardner-Webb	2-12	991	1220	-229	2-5	0-7	1W

• 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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