The Youngstown State Penguins (17-10, 11-5 Horizon League) are 3.5-point underdogs as they look to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Cleveland State Vikings (18-8, 12-3 Horizon League) on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Wolstein Center. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The matchup’s over/under is 141.5.
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Cleveland State Cover -3.5 vs Youngstown State -109
Cleveland State vs. Youngstown State betting lines
- Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: -162
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: +136
- Spread: Cleveland State (-3.5)
- Total: 141.5
Cleveland State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Cleveland State owns a worse record against the spread at home (8-5-0) than it does on the road (8-3-0).
- The Vikings have hit the over on the over/under in three of 13 home games (23.1%). They’ve done better in away games, topping the total in five of 11 matchups (45.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Cleveland State has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.800) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Vikings have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 73.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.4 points fewer than the 73.8 they’ve scored this year.
- Cleveland State’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (64.8) is 0.4 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (65.2).
- During their past 10 contests, the Vikings are making 0.3 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.8 compared to 6.5 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (34.5% compared to 33.4% season-long).
Cleveland State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-8-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-4-0; As Underdog: 8-4-0)
- O-U-P: 8-15-1 (Home: 3-9-1; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 8-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 5-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (155th in nation) | 42.1 (88th) | 31.6 (214th) | 28.1 (33rd) | 13.9 (164th) | 11 (151st) |
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Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Youngstown State has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 4-6-0 record) than away (.615, 8-5-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Penguins’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, five of 10) than on the road (38.5%, five of 13).
- The Penguins, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (3-5) this season.
Recent trends
- The Penguins have played better offensively over their previous 10 games, scoring 82.2 points per contest, 4.8 more than their season average of 77.4.
- Youngstown State is ceding 75.1 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 3.7 more points than it is allowing for the season (71.4).
- The Penguins are making 9.9 three-pointers per contest in their past 10 games, which is one more than their average for the season (8.9). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.1%) compared to their season average from downtown (31.3%).
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-14-1 (Home: 5-4-1; Away: 5-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-5 (Home: 5-4; Away: 5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6 (242nd in nation) | 42.2 (95th) | 34.1 (76th) | 32.3 (253rd) | 14 (150th) | 11.2 (170th) |
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