The Wright State Raiders (17-11, 11-4 Hor) wrap up their home schedule at Ervin J. Nutter Center against the Youngstown State Penguins (12-17, 8-8 Hor). The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Wright State Raiders ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Raiders easily got past the Cleveland State Vikings, 87-61, while the Penguins lost to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 76-69.
Wright State played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 15.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (below their season average of 32.4). Cleveland State was 17.0 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Youngstown State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 18.0). Parker Ernsthausen played a key role for Wright State with 14 points. Youngstown State rallied around Naz Bohannon, who recorded 17 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Malachi Smith led the Raiders to an 80-74 victory. He put up 17 points and nine rebounds. Converting at the free throw line was one of Wright State’s biggest strengths. They were 18-18 (100.0 percent), while the Penguins were just 6-9 (66.7 percent).
The prolific offense of Wright State (65th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 110.1) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Youngstown State (317th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 109.9). The Raiders should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Youngstown State Penguins at Wright State Raiders ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Youngstown State ranks 172nd (35.3).
- The Raiders rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Penguins rank 72nd (5.8).
- The Raiders rank 34th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Penguins rank 165th (13.6).
- Youngstown State ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Wright State ranks 122nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Penguins have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Youngstown State has lost by an average of 2.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (7.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
