Expect a fast-paced game when the Youngstown State Penguins (4-11, 0-2 Hor) head to Green Bay to play the Phoenix (7-7, 1-0 Hor). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Phoenix dismantled the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, 110-54, while the Penguins lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 69-53.
Green Bay dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.7 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.592. Wisconsin Lutheran was 33.4 and 0.379, respectively, for those same stats. Youngstown State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.6 vs. 34.3). Tank Hemphill fueled Green Bay with 13 points. Meanwhile, Youngstown State was led by Kendale Hampton, who recorded 15 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Phoenix won the most recent contest 85-67. The Phoenix’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Penguins. Green Bay had a rate of 10.6, while Youngstown State posted a mark of 18.9. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Sandy Cohen III has been excellent recently for Green Bay, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
There should be plenty of transition action in this contest that features two of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Green Bay currently ranks sixth in possessions per game (78.8) and Youngstown State is 50th (73.8).
Youngstown State Penguins at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 29th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Green Bay ranks 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.9).
- The Phoenix rank 21st in steals per game (8.6) while the Penguins rank 82nd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Penguins average 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. The Phoenix rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- Green Bay ranks 41st in assists per game (15.8) while Youngstown State ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Penguins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 87.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
