The Northern Kentucky Norse (20-12) and Youngstown State Penguins (24-8) square off Monday in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal matchup. Tip from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Northern Kentucky picked up an 81-74 win against Oakland in the Horizon quarterfinals Thursday. NKU has won 5 of the past 6 games overall while going 6-0 against the spread (ATS) along that span. The Norse finished 14-6 in Horizon League play.
Youngstown State snuck by Detroit Mercy 71-66 in the quarterfinals Thursday, and it has won 4 of the past 5 games. The Penguins have failed to cover the past 3 outings and have cashed the Over in 3 of the past 4 games. Youngstown State finished 1st in the Horizon League with a 15-5 mark in conference play.
Youngstown State lost 77-73 in overtime at Northern Kentucky in the first meeting on Dec 1. YSU posted a 74-56 win against NKU at Beeghly Center in the rematch on Feb. 4, easily covering as a 3-point favorite as the Under (135.5) connected.