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Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky prediction: Northern Kentucky favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Youngstown State vs Northern Kentucky predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Northern Kentucky will face Youngstown State in men's college basketball action at Truist Arena on Sunday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Northern Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Youngstown State and Northern Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Northern Kentucky a 63% chance of beating Youngstown State. Our predicted final score has Northern Kentucky winning 76-72.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Youngstown State and Northern Kentucky each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Youngstown State | Northern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +176 | -192 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky 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 | Northern Kentucky -4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Youngstown State | +176 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Northern Kentucky and Youngstown State at Truist Arena is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Truist Arena
Conclusion
We predict Northern Kentucky, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Youngstown State on Sunday.
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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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