IUPUI Jaguars at Youngstown State Penguins Free Prediction 02/01/20

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The IUPUI Jaguars (6-17, 2-8 Hor) will be at the Beeghly Physical Education Center to meet the Youngstown State Penguins (12-11, 5-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

IUPUI Jaguars at Youngstown State Penguins ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Penguins fell to the UIC Flames, 90-83, while the Jaguars were defeated by the Cleveland State Vikings, 72-62.

IUPUI held Cleveland State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 (below the 0.525 mark opponents have averaged against IUPUI this season) while Youngstown State had a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 14.7). Naz Bohannon played well for Youngstown State, contributing 25 points and 10 rebounds. IUPUI was lifted by Elyjah Goss, who finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Bohannon led the Penguins to an 83-73 win. He recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Youngstown State’s 0.602 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over IUPUI, who had a mark of 0.526.

Youngstown State could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Youngstown State ranks 59th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while IUPUI forces the 85th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent).

IUPUI vs. Youngstown State Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Youngstown State averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. IUPUI ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
  • The Penguins rank 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.1) while the Jaguars rank 251st (16.3).
  • Youngstown State ranks 148th in blocks per game (2.7) while IUPUI ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • The Penguins rank 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while the Jaguars rank 234th (24.7).
  • Youngstown State ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while IUPUI ranks 177th (7.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (13.5 above their season average).
  • The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 8.1 for the season.