The Northern Kentucky Norse (17-11, 9-8 Horizon League) are 3-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Youngstown State Penguins (14-14, 7-10 Horizon League) on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Beeghly Center. The contest airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 152.5 in the matchup.
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Youngstown State Cover -3 vs Northern Kentucky -116
Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky betting lines
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: -167
- Northern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: +137
- Spread: Youngstown State (-3)
- Total: 152.5
Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Youngstown State has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in 11 games when playing at home, and it has covered five times in 12 games when playing on the road.
- When it comes to over/unders, the Penguins hit the over less often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in 11 opportunities this season (45.5%). In road games, they have hit the over nine times in 12 opportunities (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Youngstown State has won a higher percentage of its home games (.545) compared to away games (.333).
Recent trends
- The Penguins have been putting up 81.6 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 80.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- Youngstown State has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 76.8 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 73.2 it has surrendered this year.
- The Penguins are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 10.8 threes per game and shooting 36.9% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 10.5 makes and 35.7% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-16-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3+: 4-11-0 (As Favorite: 5-11-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 14-11-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-8 (Home: 6-5; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2 (65th in nation) | 44.9 (227th) | 32.1 (184th) | 29.2 (75th) | 15.0 (109th) | 12.2 (293rd) |
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Northern Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Northern Kentucky’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .538 (7-6-0). Away, it is .250 (3-9-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Norse games have gone over less frequently at home (eight of 13, 61.5%) than on the road (nine of 12, 75%).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Norse are compiling 80.7 points per game, compared to their season average of 83.1.
- Northern Kentucky is giving up 79.8 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 3.2 more points than it is allowing for the season (76.6).
- The Norse are sinking 0.3 fewer treys per contest in their past 10 games (9.0) compared to their season average (9.3), and they are putting up a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (31.4%) compared to their season mark (33.7%).
Northern Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-15-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 3-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 17-8-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-6 (Home: 9-4; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (76th in nation) | 45.5 (256th) | 32.1 (184th) | 31.2 (196th) | 15.6 (82nd) | 11.5 (224th) |
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