A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Youngstown State Penguins (6-5) when they meet the Binghamton Bearcats (5-5) at Beeghly Physical Education Center. Action gets underway at 7:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Binghamton Bearcats at Youngstown State Penguins ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Penguins defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 65-50, while the Bearcats beat the Boston University Terriers 84-79.
The Bearcats made 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.581 (above their season average of 0.494). The Penguins, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.157 vs. 0.051) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.463). Naz Bohannon led the way for Youngstown State, recording 14 points and nine rebounds. Sam Sessoms, meanwhile played a key role for Binghamton with 40 points and five rebounds.
The Penguins won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 58-48. Youngstown State won the rebounding battle. The Penguins had 15 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Bearcats had seven and 30, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Youngstown State could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Youngstown State ranks 48th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Binghamton forces the fewest turnovers (12.8 percent).
Binghamton at Youngstown State Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State averages 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. Binghamton ranks 241st in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- The Penguins are 50th in the nation with 2.8 blocks allowed per game while the Bearcats are 54th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Bearcats rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while the Penguins rank 121st (22.8).
- Youngstown State ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Binghamton ranks 74th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Penguins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 3.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (7.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
