Youngstown State Penguins
Basketball NCAAB Sat 1 Mar 13:00
Northern Kentucky Norse (NKU)
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  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings
Lots of Points to Be Scored

Over 141.5 points are expected to be scored when Youngstown State and NKU meet, with this prediction available at odds of -110 and this looks like a value bet.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 72-61 Youngstown State Victory

Youngstown State Penguins won their previous game which was at home. It was a 81-77 triumph against Green Bay Phoenix.

Northern Kentucky Norse triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons were beaten 79-74.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Youngstown State have been victorious in their last two matchups with Northern Kentucky. There have been 82-52 and 72-61 scorelines at home. Northern Kentucky have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Northern Kentucky 9-3 1029 885 144 7-0 2-3 2W
Youngstown State 7-4 885 752 133 5-0 2-4 5W
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Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Picks

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 141.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our expert college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky stats:

  • The 141.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Youngstown State games.
  • The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Youngstown State games.
  • The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Youngstown State games.
  • The 141.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 NKU games.
  • The 141.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 NKU games.

Over 141.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 141.5
Spread Youngstown State +1.5
Result & BTTS 60 Youngstown State / Yes

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 141.5, Youngstown State +1.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Youngstown State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Youngstown State Youngstown State logo 75 - 73 Northern Kentucky logo Northern Kentucky

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Youngstown State to secure a 75-73 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky 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.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

There are betting odds of -143 about Northern Kentucky winning, with Youngstown State currently available at +118. The sportsbooks award a 46% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

2.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 144.5 at -110.

NKU are favorites at odds of -140 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Youngstown State available at -100 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Youngstown State logo Youngstown State Stats
Northern Kentucky logo Northern Kentucky Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Horizon League Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Northern Kentucky 9-3 1029 885 144 7-0 2-3 2W
Robert Morris 8-4 911 842 69 6-0 2-4 1W
Youngstown State 7-4 885 752 133 5-0 2-4 5W
Fort Wayne 7-6 1116 1023 93 7-0 0-6 3W
Oakland 5-6 927 936 -9 3-0 2-6 1L
Wright State 5-6 864 736 128 4-2 1-4 1L
Green Bay 5-7 878 911 -33 2-1 3-6 1W
Milwaukee 4-6 797 817 -20 4-1 0-5 1L
Detroit 4-7 819 872 -53 2-1 2-6 1L
Cleveland State 4-8 953 996 -43 4-2 0-6 1W
IU Indy 3-9 1032 1121 -89 2-3 1-6 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