Joe Louis Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Cleveland State Vikings and the visiting Youngstown State Penguins in college hoops betting odds action on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Youngstown State Penguins were listed as 3.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Youngstown State Penguins vs Cleveland State Vikings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Cleveland State Vikings are 9-21 overall and 9-18-1 ATS, while the Youngstown State Penguins are 11-20 and 10-17 ATS. As for the betting totals, Cleveland State boasts a 14-14 on the OU, and Youngstown State is 17-10.
The Vikings - Penguins odds would favor the Vikings if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Cleveland State is rated No. 99 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Youngstown State is at No. 295.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Cleveland State's No. 236-rated squad against Youngstown State's No. 117-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Cleveland State rates No. 162 in the country with 7.1 per game, while their foes tonight, the Youngstown State Penguins rank No. 149 nationally with 7.26 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Youngstown State got 16 points from Jorden Kaufman but lost anyway, 69-55, to Cleveland State on Saturday at Wolstein Center.