The Youngstown State Penguins host Cleveland State on Saturday, looking to build on their 9-13 mark against the 6-15 Vikings in college basketball betting action at Beeghly Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Youngstown State Penguins in this one found them listed as 0-point earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Vikings was expected to move the line.
Cleveland State Vikings vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland State Vikings will look to cover the spread vs the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, as the Vikings are 5-13-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Penguins are 5-13 ATS. Cleveland State is 10-9 against the total, while Youngstown State is 10-8 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 293-ranked Youngstown State Penguins and the No. 162-rated Cleveland State Vikings in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Youngstown State's No. 74-ranked scoring average of 77.82 PPG, against a Cleveland State Vikings defense rated No. 156 and allowing 72.48 PPG. The Youngstown State Penguins FG% has averaged 43.81% to date this season, more than the Cleveland State Vikings shooters have managed so far (41.21% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rob Edwards went off for 28 points and added 5 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Wisconsin-Green Bay handed Cleveland State a 83-73 defeat at Resch Center.
Youngstown State suffered a 94-85 loss against Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday, getting 21 points from Cameron Morse in a losing effort at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
- Cleveland State is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- Cleveland State is 2-11-2 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- Cleveland State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
- Youngstown State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
- Youngstown State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Youngstown State's last 6 games
- Youngstown State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland State home to Detroit, Thursday, February 2nd
Youngstown State at Oakland, Thursday, February 2nd
