The Youngstown State Penguins (8-16, 4-7 Hor) welcome the Milwaukee Panthers (9-14, 4-6 Hor) to Beeghly Physical Education Center. The Penguins can end a six-game home losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Odds
In their last game, the Penguins won a close one over the Detroit Titans, 72-70, while the Panthers were beaten by the Green Bay Phoenix, 90-74.
The Penguins had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 16.3) and held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.474 (below the 0.534 mark opponents have averaged against Youngstown State this season). Milwaukee, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.215). Youngstown State was lifted by Naz Bohannon, who put up 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Darius Roy had a good outing for Milwaukee, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Darius Quisneberry led the Penguins to a 76-51 victory. He put up 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Youngstown State won the rebounding battle. The Penguins had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 23) and total rebounds (45 vs. 32).
Youngstown State figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Penguins currently rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Milwaukee ranks 177th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.0 percent).
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Youngstown State Penguins Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Milwaukee ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Panthers rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Penguins rank 75th (5.9).
- The Penguins average 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. The Panthers rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- Youngstown State ranks 99th in assists per game (14.3) while Milwaukee ranks 229th (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.4 for the season.
