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Northern Kentucky @ Youngstown State

Current Records: Northern Kentucky 5-8; Youngstown State 9-7

What to Know

The Northern Kentucky Norse have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Norse and the Youngstown State Penguins will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Beeghly Physical Education Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with NKU winning the first 79-64 at home on the road and Youngstown State taking the second 70-60.

NKU was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap two weeks ago as they fell 61-55 to the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers.

Meanwhile, Youngstown State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Sunday as they fell 86-80 to the Cleveland State Vikings.

NKU is expected to lose this next one by 3. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past four games, so buyers beware.

With the two teams each stumbling in off of a loss, both will be hungry for the victory. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Beeghly Physical Education Center -- Youngstown, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The Penguins are a 3-point favorite against the Norse, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northern Kentucky have won ten out of their last 13 games against Youngstown State.

  • Dec 20, 2020 - Youngstown State 70 vs. Northern Kentucky 60
  • Dec 19, 2020 - Northern Kentucky 79 vs. Youngstown State 64
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Northern Kentucky 61 vs. Youngstown State 59
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Northern Kentucky 88 vs. Youngstown State 63
  • Feb 21, 2019 - Northern Kentucky 76 vs. Youngstown State 69
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Northern Kentucky 82 vs. Youngstown State 74
  • Feb 19, 2018 - Northern Kentucky 70 vs. Youngstown State 51
  • Feb 01, 2018 - Northern Kentucky 95 vs. Youngstown State 85
  • Mar 06, 2017 - Northern Kentucky 84 vs. Youngstown State 74
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Youngstown State 81 vs. Northern Kentucky 77
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Northern Kentucky 83 vs. Youngstown State 70
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Youngstown State 94 vs. Northern Kentucky 75
  • Jan 14, 2016 - Northern Kentucky 84 vs. Youngstown State 64