The Cleveland State Vikings (10-17, 6-10 Horizon League) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Youngstown State Penguins (13-14, 6-10 Horizon League) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Beeghly Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 157.5.
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Youngstown State Cover -11.5 vs Cleveland State -107
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State betting lines
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: -758
- Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: +510
- Spread: Youngstown State (-11.5)
- Total: 157.5
Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Youngstown State has done a better job covering the spread in away games (5-7-0) than it has in home games (2-8-0).
- In home games, the Penguins eclipse the total 40% of the time (four of 10 games). They hit the over more often on the road, eclipsing the total in 75% of games (nine of 12).
- Youngstown State has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 5-5 (.500). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 1-2 (.333).
Recent trends
- The Penguins’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 80.9 points per contest compared to the 79.4 they’ve averaged this season.
- Youngstown State has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 74.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 72.9 it has surrendered this year.
- The Penguins’ past 10 outings have seen them make 10.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.9% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 10.3 makes and 35.0%.
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-16-0 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-11-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-8 (Home: 5-5; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (100th in nation) | 44.9 (229th) | 31.9 (198th) | 29.5 (92nd) | 14.8 (121st) | 12.3 (294th) |
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Cleveland State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Cleveland State has performed better against the spread on the road (6-7-0) than at home (3-6-0) this year.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Vikings’ games have finished above the over/under at home (55.6%, five of nine) compared to away (69.2%, nine of 13).
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Vikings have a better winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4 record) than away (.231, 3-10).
Recent trends
- The Vikings are scoring 82.4 points per contest in their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 80.3.
- While Cleveland State is surrendering 84.9 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 85.6 points per contest.
- The Vikings are draining 12.1 three-pointers per game with a 40.7% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 10.8 and 38.0%.
Cleveland State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 10-11-0)
- O-U-P: 16-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 9-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-15 (Home: 2-4; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5 (160th in nation) | 46.6 (304th) | 29.3 (317th) | 32.7 (276th) | 15.7 (77th) | 12.3 (294th) |
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