The Cleveland State Vikings (11-6, 5-1 Horizon League) are 5-point underdogs as they try to build on a seven-game win streak when they visit the Youngstown State Penguins (11-6, 6-1 Horizon League) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Beeghly Center. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 137.5.
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Youngstown State Cover -5 vs Cleveland State -109
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State betting lines
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: -216
- Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: +177
- Spread: Youngstown State (-5)
- Total: 137.5
Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Youngstown State owns a worse record against the spread (3-2-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-3-0).
- The Penguins have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (20%) than road tilts (33.3%).
- Youngstown State has played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, posting a home record of 4-1, compared to going 3-0 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Penguins have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 81.4 points per game in their last 10 contests, 6.8 points more than the 74.6 they’ve scored this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Youngstown State concede 2.7 fewer points per game (66.5) than its season-long average (69.2).
- The Penguins are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 9.9 threes per game and shooting 35.1% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 8.3 makes and 30.8% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-3-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 4-11-1 (Home: 1-3-1; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 (296th in nation) | 40.5 (58th) | 34.1 (108th) | 33.4 (293rd) | 13.2 (233rd) | 11.5 (188th) |
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Cleveland State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Cleveland State has had better results away (5-2-0) than at home (4-4-0).
- Vikings games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of eight) than on the road (three of seven) this season.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Vikings have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (3-4).
Recent trends
- The Vikings have played better offensively over their previous 10 games, compiling 81.1 points per contest, 6.7 more than their season average of 74.4.
- Cleveland State has performed better defensively in its last 10 games, surrendering 63.0 points per contest, 2.7 fewer points than its season average of 65.7 allowed.
- The Vikings are draining 8.0 treys per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.6 more than their average for the season (6.4). Likewise, they sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (38.1%) compared to their season average from three-point land (33.4%).
Cleveland State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-10-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (182nd in nation) | 42.9 (169th) | 31.6 (253rd) | 28.2 (45th) | 13.6 (204th) | 11.4 (173rd) |
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