The IUPUI Jaguars (14-11, 6-6 Hor) will be at the Beeghly Physical Education Center to challenge the Youngstown State Penguins (10-16, 6-7 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
IUPUI Jaguars at Youngstown State Penguins Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Penguins dismantled the Green Bay Phoenix, 96-77, while the Jaguars lost a close one to the UIC Flames, 76-75.
The Penguins had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.492) and held the Phoenix to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below the 28.7 mark opponents have averaged against Youngstown State this season). IUPUI, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.268). Darius Quisneberry put together a solid outing for Youngstown State with 24 points and seven assists. Ahmed Ismail, meanwhile played well for IUPUI, recording 13 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Quisneberry led the Penguins to an 82-76 victory. He scored a game-high 22 points. Youngstown State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.484). IUPUI, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-21; 81.0 percent).
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for IUPUI in this meeting. The Jaguars are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 47th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. Meanwhile, Youngstown State ranks 195th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.6 percent.
IUPUI Jaguars vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while IUPUI ranks 209th (20.7).
- The Penguins rank 89th in steals per game (6.8) while the Jaguars rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Youngstown State ranks 96th in blocks per game (3.5) while IUPUI ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Jaguars rank 82nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Penguins rank 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- IUPUI ranks 83rd in assists per game (14.5) while Youngstown State ranks 166th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 3.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
