The Youngstown State Penguins (6-16, 2-7 Hor) will be at the Athletics Center Orena to clash with the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (10-12, 6-3 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Grizzlies beat the UIC Flames, 80-67, while the Penguins were beaten by the Cleveland State Vikings, 72-62.
Oakland dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 16.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.563). For those same stats, UIC recorded marks of 14.1 and 0.393, respectively. Youngstown State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 35.4). Xavier Hill-Mais played a pivotal role for Oakland with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Naz Bohannon, meanwhile had a solid performance for Youngstown State, contributing 15 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Brad Brechting led the Golden Grizzlies to a 76-74 victory. He put up 19 points and five rebounds. Oakland did an excellent job of making free throws (20-22; 90.9 percent). Youngstown State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 15.0).
Oakland could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Golden Grizzlies rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while Youngstown State ranks 322nd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Penguins, who rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), will clash against the Golden Grizzlies, who rank 340th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.2 percent).
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oakland, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 27th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Oakland ranks 277th (30.5).
- The Golden Grizzlies rank 10th in assists per game (17.6) while the Penguins rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- Oakland ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Youngstown State ranks 205th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Penguins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 4.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
