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Oakland vs. Youngstown State prediction: Youngstown State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Oakland vs Youngstown State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on New Year's Day at 1:00 PM ET as Oakland takes on Youngstown State in men's college basketball action at Beeghly Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Youngstown State as the most likely winner of the Oakland vs. Youngstown State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Oakland vs. Youngstown State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Oakland and Youngstown State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Youngstown State a 60% chance of defeating Oakland. Our predicted final score has Youngstown State winning 79-76.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Oakland and Youngstown State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Oakland 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 | Oakland | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +116 | -130 |
| Total | o157.5 (-105) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Oakland vs. Youngstown State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Oakland +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Youngstown State | -130 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Youngstown State to win.
Oakland vs. Youngstown State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Youngstown State and Oakland at Beeghly Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Oakland vs. Youngstown State
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Beeghly Center
Conclusion
We predict Youngstown State, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Oakland on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Oakland vs. Youngstown State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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