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On February 22, 2026, the Youngstown State Penguins are set to host the Northern Kentucky Norse in a pivotal NCAA college basketball matchup. Both teams come into this game with identical recent form, having each secured three wins in their last five outings, suggesting a competitive clash is on the horizon.
The Penguins have demonstrated solid performance at home, making them a formidable opponent on familiar territory. Their gameplay often emphasizes a fast-paced style, leveraging their depth and strategic offensive plays to control the tempo. Conversely, the Norse have also proven to be resilient, with their recent victories showcasing effective defensive schemes and the ability to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes.
Current bookmaker odds lean slightly towards the Penguins at 1.61 for a home win, while the Norse are offered at 2.13 for an away victory. According to modeling predictions, the home team has a 52.6% chance of winning, while the Norse’s prospects sit at 47.4%.
In conclusion, while Youngstown State enjoys the home-court advantage, Northern Kentucky’s recent performances indicate that this matchup could very well go either way, making it an intriguing contest for fans and bettors alike.
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| Youngstown State 57% |
Northern Kentucky 43% |
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Betting Odds
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1.61 | 2.13 |
Latest Results
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18.02.26 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 87:71 12.02.26 IUPUI Jaguars basketball – Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – 81:84 07.02.26 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – 67:62 04.02.26 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix basketball – 84:87 OT 01.02.26 Oakland Golden Grizzlies basketball – Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – 76:65 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 04.01.26 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 94:79 01.03.25 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 88:79 08.01.25 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – 72:61 28.01.24 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – 82:52 04.01.24 Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – Youngstown State Penguins basketball – 79:76 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.05 (14.93%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 6.4 (9.45%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 6.7 (9.02%)
4. Houston Cougars: 7.6 (7.95%)
5. Florida Gators: 10.8 (5.6%)
6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 10.8 (5.6%)
7. Iowa State: 12.2 (4.96%)
8. Kansas Jayhawks: 18.6 (3.25%)
9. Connecticut Huskies: 19.4 (3.12%)
10. Purdue Boilermakers: 23.6 (2.56%)
11. St. Johns Sonics: 36 (1.68%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 37 (1.63%)
13. St. Johns Red Storm: 43.75 (1.38%)
14. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.21%)
15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.2 (1.2%)
16. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.2%)
17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (1.13%)
18. Tennessee Volunteers: 57.4 (1.05%)
19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.05%)
20. Louisville: 57.4 (1.05%)
21. Vanderbilt Commodores: 57.4 (1.05%)
22. Virginia Cavaliers: 76.2 (0.79%)
23. VCU Rams: 100 (0.6%)
24. UC Irvine: 100 (0.6%)
25. High Point: 100 (0.6%)
26. Liberty: 100 (0.6%)
27. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.6%)
28. McNeese State: 100 (0.6%)
29. Utah State: 100 (0.6%)
30. Yale: 100 (0.6%)
31. Saint Marys: 100 (0.6%)
32. North Carolina: 100.2 (0.6%)
33. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.57%)
34. Clemson: 105.2 (0.57%)
35. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.57%)
36. Kentucky Wildcats: 105.2 (0.57%)
37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.55%)
38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.55%)
39. NC State: 110.2 (0.55%)
40. Texas Tech: 120.2 (0.5%)
41. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.5%)
42. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.5%)
43. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.46%)
44. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.46%)
45. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)
46. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.46%)
47. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.46%)
48. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)
49. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)
50. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)
51. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.4%)
52. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.4%)
53. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.34%)
54. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.34%)
55. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.34%)
56. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.34%)
57. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.34%)
58. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)
59. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.26%)
60. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.26%)
61. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)
62. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.12%)
63. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)
64. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)
65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.06%)
66. Creighton: 1001 (0.06%)
67. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.06%)
68. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)
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