The Cleveland State Vikings (9-15, 5-6 Hor) will be at the Beeghly Physical Education Center to go head-to-head against the Youngstown State Penguins (13-11, 6-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Cleveland State Vikings at Youngstown State Penguins Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Penguins defeated the IUPUI Jaguars, 91-76, while the Vikings lost a tough one against the UIC Flames, 64-62.
The Penguins had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.470). Cleveland State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.511 (above their season average of 0.287). Darius Quisenberry led the way for Youngstown State, putting up 22 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Franklyn Penn Jr. played a key role for Cleveland State with 10 points.
In their first matchup this year, Torrey Patton led the Vikings to an 82-74 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. One of Cleveland State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Youngstown State had 17.
Look for Youngstown State to dominate the offensive glass in this battle. The Penguins are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 17th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.6 percent. Meanwhile, Cleveland State ranks 337th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 66.7 percent.
Cleveland State at Youngstown State ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Cleveland State ranks 304th (12.4).
- The Penguins rank 167th in assists per game (12.7) while the Vikings rank 232nd (11.2).
- Youngstown State averages 2.6 blocks per game, which is ranked 154th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
- The Penguins rank 28th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Vikings rank 190th (34.8).
- Youngstown State ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Cleveland State ranks 175th (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
- The Penguins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.3 for the season.
