The Youngstown State Penguins (12-18, 8-9 Hor) welcome the Cleveland State Vikings (9-21, 4-13 Hor) to Beeghly Physical Education Center as the regular season comes to a close. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Penguins lost big to the Wright State Raiders, 82-54, while the Vikings were victorious over the Northern Kentucky Norse, 83-77.
The Vikings, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.515, had a great mark of 0.585 and had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 17.5). Youngstown State, on the other hand, held Wright State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 32.4). Youngstown State’s Michael Akuchie had a good game, finishing with 12 points. Meanwhile, Cleveland State received a boost from Jaalam Hill, who put up 26 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Tyree Appleby led the Vikings to a 72-62 victory. He produced 16 points and eight assists. Cleveland State made 11 of their 26 three pointers (42.3 percent), while Youngstown State was 9-36 (25.0 percent).
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Youngstown State in this showdown. The Penguins rank 26th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Cleveland State ranks 329th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.0 percent).
Cleveland State vs. Youngstown State Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. Cleveland State ranks 285th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- The Penguins average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. The Vikings rank 166th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Youngstown State averages 3.6 blocks per game, which is ranked 88th in the NCAA. Cleveland State ranks 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Penguins rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while the Vikings rank 239th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- Youngstown State ranks 107th in assists per game (13.9) while Cleveland State ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.9 for the season.
