Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State 3/6/23- College Basketball Betting Odds and Piicks
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Youngstown State Penguins
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Mar. 06, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : YOU ST -3 ; O/U 138.5
The Northern Kentucky Norse will be in Indianapolis, IN Monday for a conference tournament semifinal game against the Youngstown State Penguins. Northern Kentucky comes into Monday eight games of 1.500 following a seven point victory over Oakland. Defensively Northern Kentucky had issues allowing 74 points on 50% shooting in 42.1% from beyond the arc but Northern Kentucky forced seven turnovers and won the rebounding battle to secure the win. Offensively Northern Kentucky was lights out pouring in 81 points on 49% shooting and 44.8% from beyond the arc.
Marques Warrick is the offensive leader for NKU this season averaging 19.1 points per game on 45.1% shooting from the floor. Sam Vinson is 2nd on the team averaging 11.4 points per game as the only other player in double figures and Xavier Rhodes average of 7.5 points to go along the team leading 3.8 assists. Big man Chris Brandon averages 6.8 points and leads Northern Kentucky averaging 9.6 rebounds per game.
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Youngstown State comes into Monday 24 wins on the year after winning four of the last five including two in a row after a 5 point victory over Detroit Mercy. Defensively the Penguins controlled the game allowing only 66 points and 35.3% shooting and forced 13 turnovers as well. Offensively Youngstown State was the better team scoring 71 points including 42 in the second half to erase a four point halftime deficit on 43.6% shooting from the floor.
Dwayne Cohill is the offensive leader for Youngstown State this season averaging 17.8 points per game on 52% shooting to go along with a team leading 4.9 assists as well. Brandon Rush averages 14.2 points per game and Malek Green is averaging 13.8 points per game as well. Big man Adrian Nelson averages 13.5 points as the 4th Youngstown State player in double figures to go along with the team leading 9.4 rebounds per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Northern Kentucky are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.
Northern Kentucky are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Northern Kentucky are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Youngstown State.
Youngstown State are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Youngstown State's last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -3.5
Both teams come into Monday night playing great basketball, but Youngstown State is the better team in this game. Look for the Penguins to do enough on both sides of the ball to slip past a good Northern Kentucky team. Take Youngstown State Monday night to get the win and cover to advance in the conference tournament. Final Score Prediction, Youngstown State Penguins win and cover 75-67.