Cleveland State vs Youngstown State Basketball Odds

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Cleveland State and Youngstown State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Cleveland State currently has a 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Youngstown State is 95.00.
Away Cleveland State - Cleveland State starts this game with a 3-10 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Horizon Conference for away team wins.
Home Youngstown State - Youngstown State meets Cleveland State boasting a 8-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Horizon Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Cleveland State currently ranks 7th (0.375) in the Horizon Conference, with Youngstown State now standing 7th (0.375) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Horizon Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Cleveland State has a 0.370 overall win percentage, with Youngstown State matching up with a 0.481 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Cleveland State currently possesses 10-17 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Youngstown State has tallied a 13-14 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Cleveland State faces Youngstown State in basketball battle on Wednesday.

With similar records, conference standings are crucial for tournament seedings.

Cleveland State has lost 3 in a row, while Youngstown State lost last game. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

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**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Cleveland State	Favorite Youngstown State
+11.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-11.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Youngstown State has a -11.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Cleveland State has a +11.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Cleveland State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
157.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	157.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 157.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 157.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Cleveland State	Favorite Youngstown State
+500 BetMGM Bet	-700 BetMGM Bet

Youngstown State is the -700 moneyline favorite. Risk $700 to win $100 on Youngstown State at BetMGM. Cleveland State is the +500 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $500 on Cleveland State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Cleveland State vs Youngstown State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Youngstown State is a -11.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cleveland State is a +11.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Cleveland State vs Youngstown State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

The best over line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Cleveland State vs Youngstown State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Youngstown State is a -700 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cleveland State is a +500 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Cleveland State Youngstown State 2/18/26 6:30pm EST	+11.5 -115 -11.5 -105

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Underdog Cleveland State - Cleveland State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +11.5 Cleveland State underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.

Favorite Youngstown State - Youngstown State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -11.5 Youngstown State favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Cleveland State at Youngstown State Prop Bets

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Cleveland State Youngstown State First to 5 Points 2/18/26 6:30pm EST	+120 -165 Bet
Cleveland State Youngstown State First to 10 Points 2/18/26 6:30pm EST	+140 -200 Bet
Cleveland State Youngstown State First to 15 Points 2/18/26 6:30pm EST	+160 -225 Bet
Cleveland State Youngstown State Game to Overtime 2/18/26 6:30pm EST	Yes +1200 No -10000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Cleveland State, Youngstown State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Youngstown State	15-17	0.469	10-5	4-11	8-12	+7	0.400	L3
Cleveland State	11-22	0.333	7-8	3-13	6-14	+9	0.300	L1

Cleveland State & Youngstown State Futures Odds

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Cleveland State Championship Odds

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Youngstown State Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Cleveland State vs Youngstown State College Basketball Game

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