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Youngstown State @ Cleveland State

Current Records: Youngstown State 10-8; Cleveland State 11-4

What to Know

The Youngstown State Penguins have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Cleveland State Vikings and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 8 of 2020. Youngstown State and Cleveland State will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Wolstein Center. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

The Penguins sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 90-87 victory over the Wright State Raiders on Saturday.

Speaking of close games: Cleveland State came out on top in a nail-biter against the Detroit Titans on Saturday, sneaking past 72-70.

Youngstown State is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 5-2 ATS in away games but only 7-9 all in all.

Their wins bumped Youngstown State to 10-8 and the Vikings to 11-4. Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Wolstein Center -- Cleveland, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $20.00

Odds

The Vikings are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Penguins, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Vikings as a 9-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Cleveland State have won ten out of their last 15 games against Youngstown State.

  • Jan 09, 2022 - Cleveland State 86 vs. Youngstown State 80
  • Dec 27, 2020 - Cleveland State 81 vs. Youngstown State 74
  • Dec 26, 2020 - Cleveland State 87 vs. Youngstown State 69
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Youngstown State 67 vs. Cleveland State 55
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Cleveland State 82 vs. Youngstown State 74
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Cleveland State 89 vs. Youngstown State 80
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Cleveland State 72 vs. Youngstown State 62
  • Mar 02, 2018 - Cleveland State 72 vs. Youngstown State 71
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Cleveland State 99 vs. Youngstown State 94
  • Jan 01, 2018 - Youngstown State 80 vs. Cleveland State 77
  • Mar 03, 2017 - Youngstown State 84 vs. Cleveland State 69
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Cleveland State 69 vs. Youngstown State 55
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Youngstown State 67 vs. Cleveland State 64
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Cleveland State 64 vs. Youngstown State 59
  • Jan 24, 2016 - Youngstown State 70 vs. Cleveland State 55