Cleveland State Vikings vs Youngstown State Penguins predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Cleveland State Vikings

Youngstown State

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 17, 2026, the Cleveland State Vikings will face off against the Youngstown State Penguins at home.

The Cleveland State Vikings have won 1 of their last 5 matches, while the Youngstown State Penguins have not secured a victory in their last 5 games. This disparity in recent form is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the Vikings listed as underdogs at 3.32, while the Penguins are favored at 1.31.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths to secure a crucial win. The Vikings will need to rely on their defensive prowess to contain the Penguins’ offense, while the Penguins will look to their offensive firepower to outscore their opponents.

With our model predicting a 70% chance of an away win, the Penguins have the statistical edge heading into this matchup. However, in sports, anything can happen, and the Vikings will be eager to defy the odds and pull off an upset on their home court. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested game between these two competitive teams.

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Cleveland State
28.4%		 Youngstown State
71.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 75:82

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Betting Odds

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betsson 3.15 1.32
WilliamHill 3.35 1.3
Pinnacle 3.04 1.31
Best for US Customers 3.5 1.32

Latest Results

15.01.26 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix basketball – 73:88
11.01.26 Detroit Mercy Titans basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 94:84
09.01.26 Oakland Golden Grizzlies basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 97:72
04.01.26 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 74:71
29.12.25 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – IUPUI Jaguars basketball – 99:86		 15.01.26 Wright State Raiders basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 93:83
07.01.26 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 69:71
04.01.26 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 94:79
01.01.26 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Oakland Golden Grizzlies basketball – 83:85
29.12.25 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Detroit Mercy Titans basketball – 68:73

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland State won 3.
  • Recent form of Cleveland State has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Youngstown State has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Youngstown State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Youngstown State is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland State won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1511:1492. (average 75.6:74.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland State won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 880:850. (average 73.3:70.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.03.25 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 54:56
    16.02.25 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 60:68
    11.01.25 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 72:80
    07.03.24 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 70:82
    17.02.24 Cleveland State Vikings basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 81:73

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)

    7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)

    10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)

    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

    21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)

    35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)

    37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)

    43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)

    47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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