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Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State prediction: Why Youngstown State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Youngstown State vs Cleveland State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET as the favored Youngstown State locks horns with Cleveland State in men's college basketball action at Wolstein Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Youngstown State as the most likely winner of the Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Youngstown State and Cleveland State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Youngstown State a 75% chance of beating Cleveland State. Our predicted final score has Youngstown State winning 80-73.
According to our model, Cleveland State (+8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Youngstown State | Cleveland State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-102) | +8.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -375 | +300 |
| Total | o153.5 (-105) | u153.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland 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 | Cleveland State +8.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Cleveland State | +300 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Cleveland State +8.5 at the spread.
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Cleveland State and Youngstown State at Wolstein Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Wolstein Center
Conclusion
We predict Youngstown State, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat Cleveland State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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