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The No. 1 seed Youngstown State Penguins (24-8, 15-5 Horizon) and the No. 4 seed Northern Kentucky Norse (20-12, 14-6 Horizon) will look to advance in the Horizon tournament on Monday as they meet in the conference tournament at 7:00 PM on ESPNU. Youngstown State is listed as a 3-point favorite to win this contest and advance closer to an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
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How do I watch Penguins vs. Norse?
- Game Day: Monday, March 6, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Betting Lines for Penguins vs. Norse
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | -3 | 137 |
Youngstown State Betting Stats & Information
- Youngstown State has compiled a 21-7 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 75% of those games).
- In games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -150 or shorter, the Penguins have a record of 19-5 (79.2% winning percentage).
- So far this season, the Penguins have compiled an 18-13-0 record against the spread.
- The Norse have a 1-4 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The average over/under Youngstown State has had in its games this year is 18.6 more points than this particular game’s point total.
Northern Kentucky Betting Stats & Info
- This season, Northern Kentucky has won three out of the nine games in which it has been the underdog.
- The Norse have a record of 1-4 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +128 on the moneyline.
- The Norse have a 13-17-0 record against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, the Norse are 1-4 against the spread.
- The average total in Northern Kentucky’s games this season is 5.2 fewer points than the point total of 137 for this outing.
Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Season Stat Comparison
| Youngstown State Rank | Youngstown State AVG | Northern Kentucky AVG | Northern Kentucky Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 83.1 | Points Scored | 68.2 | 273rd |
| 249th | 72.5 | Points Allowed | 63.7 | 29th |
| 145th | 32.3 | Rebounds | 30.4 | 263rd |
| 168th | 8.7 | Off. Rebounds | 9.8 | 67th |
| 96th | 8.1 | 3pt Made | 8.4 | 72nd |
| 34th | 15.5 | Assists | 14.1 | 109th |
| 61st | 10.7 | Turnovers | 11 | 91st |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Youngstown State Penguins Leaders
- Dwayne Cohill leads the Penguins in points and assists per game, scoring 17.8 points and distributing 4.9 assists.
- Youngstown State’s best rebounder is Adrian Nelson, who averages 9.4 boards per game in addition to his 13.5 PPG average.
- Brandon Rush leads the Penguins in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Northern Kentucky Norse Leaders
- Marques Warrick racks up 19 points per game to be the top scorer for the Norse.
- Northern Kentucky’s leader in rebounds is Chris Brandon with 9.6 per game, and its leader in assists is Xavier Rhodes with 3.8 per game.
- Warrick is the top scorer from distance for the Norse, hitting 2.6 threes per game.
