The Green Bay Phoenix (12-12, 6-5 Hor) will be at the Beeghly Physical Education Center to go head-to-head with the Youngstown State Penguins (9-16, 5-7 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Youngstown State Penguins ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Penguins barely escaped the Milwaukee Panthers 72-71, while the Phoenix beat the Cleveland State Vikings 82-65.
The Phoenix had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.575 (above their season average of 0.520) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 25.5). Meanwhile, Youngstown State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Milwaukee. The Penguins had a rate of 33.3 (below their season average of 35.6), while the Panthers posted a mark of 31.4. Naz Bohannon had a solid performance for Youngstown State with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Green Bay was lifted by Sandy Cohen III, who recorded 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, JayQuan McCloud led the Phoenix to a 99-93 victory. He scored a game-high 24 points. The Phoenix’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Penguins. Green Bay had a rate of 10.0, while Youngstown State posted a mark of 18.9.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Youngstown State in this showdown. The Penguins are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 24th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.5 percent. Meanwhile, Green Bay ranks 250th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.2 percent. Ball security should be an advantage for the Phoenix. They rank 30th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent). Conversely, the Penguins force the 58th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Youngstown State Penguins Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Green Bay ranks 287th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Penguins rank 82nd in steals per game (6.8) while the Phoenix rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Green Bay averages 4.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 61st in the nation. Youngstown State ranks 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Penguins average 28.9 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the NCAA. The Phoenix rank 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
- Green Bay ranks 58th in assists per game (15.2) while Youngstown State ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 1.5 for the season.
