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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State prediction: Youngstown State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Youngstown State and Northern Kentucky will meet in men's college basketball action at Beeghly Center on Sunday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Youngstown State as the most likely winner of the Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northern Kentucky and Youngstown State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Youngstown State a 61% chance of beating Northern Kentucky. Our predicted final score has Youngstown State winning 76-73.
According to our model, Youngstown State (-1.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Kentucky | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -140 |
| Total | o150.5 (-115) | u150.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Youngstown State -1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Youngstown State | -140 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Youngstown State to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Youngstown State and Northern Kentucky at Beeghly Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Beeghly Center
Conclusion
We predict Youngstown State, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat Northern Kentucky on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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