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.
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
|
15-17 | 2495 | 2336 | 159 | 11-5 | 4-12 | 3L |
USC Upstate
|
13-19 | 2376 | 2357 | 19 | 10-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
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:
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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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Youngstown State to cover the -7.5 spread along with Over 141.5. Add in both teams to score 60 points and Youngstown State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
69
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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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 81% chance of securing victory, Youngstown State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -435. The market suggests that USC Upstate are least likely to win at +320.
The current spread is 8.5 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 -114.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
USC Upstate Stats
Youngstown State Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Horizon League | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wright State
|
23-11 | 2745 | 2497 | 248 | 14-5 | 9-6 | 5W |
Robert Morris
|
22-11 | 2555 | 2379 | 176 | 14-4 | 8-7 | 1L |
Northern Kentucky
|
20-14 | 2827 | 2634 | 193 | 12-5 | 8-9 | 1L |
Green Bay
|
18-15 | 2469 | 2470 | -1 | 10-5 | 8-10 | 1L |
Detroit
|
17-15 | 2471 | 2475 | -4 | 9-5 | 8-10 | 1L |
Fort Wayne
|
17-15 | 2499 | 2467 | 32 | 11-4 | 6-11 | 1L |
Oakland
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2612 | 30 | 7-6 | 9-10 | 2L |
|
Youngstown State
|
15-17 | 2495 | 2336 | 159 | 11-5 | 4-12 | 3L |
Milwaukee
|
12-20 | 2438 | 2548 | -110 | 9-6 | 3-14 | 1L |
Cleveland State
|
11-22 | 2631 | 2836 | -205 | 8-8 | 3-14 | 1L |
IU Indy
|
7-25 | 2673 | 2825 | -152 | 5-9 | 2-16 | 7L |
| Big South | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
High Point
|
30-4 | 3059 | 2389 | 670 | 20-1 | 10-3 | 14W |
Winthrop
|
23-11 | 2844 | 2566 | 278 | 15-1 | 8-10 | 1L |
Radford
|
16-16 | 2604 | 2523 | 81 | 12-6 | 4-10 | 2L |
Longwood
|
16-16 | 2486 | 2370 | 116 | 12-5 | 4-11 | 1L |
UNC Asheville
|
15-17 | 2349 | 2333 | 16 | 11-7 | 4-10 | 1L |
Charleston Southern
|
15-17 | 2670 | 2563 | 107 | 10-5 | 5-12 | 1L |
Presbyterian
|
15-18 | 2388 | 2382 | 6 | 10-4 | 5-14 | 1L |
|
USC Upstate
|
13-19 | 2376 | 2357 | 19 | 10-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
Gardner-Webb
|
4-29 | 2248 | 2820 | -572 | 3-12 | 1-17 | 1L |
- 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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