The Youngstown State Penguins (9-6, 2-0 Hor) will be at the Wolstein Center to challenge the Cleveland State Vikings (5-10, 1-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Cleveland State Vikings ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Vikings won a close one over the IUPUI Jaguars 82-80, while the Penguins defeated the UIC Flames 70-64.
Youngstown State dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.1 (worse than their season average of 15.0) and a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.197). UIC put up marks of 19.5 and 0.276, respectively, for those same stats. The Vikings, meanwhile, forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 28.9). Cleveland State rallied around Torrey Patton, who finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. Naz Bohannon, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Youngstown State with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Vikings dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Cleveland State won 89-80. Converting at the free throw line was one of Cleveland State’s biggest advantages. They were 19-21 (90.5 percent), while the Penguins were 13-17 (76.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Youngstown State could own the offensive glass in this battle. The Penguins rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Cleveland State ranks 312th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.6 percent).
Youngstown State Penguins at Cleveland State Vikings ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 41st in rebounds per game (40.0) while Cleveland State ranks 206th (34.0).
- The Penguins average 2.7 blocks per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. The Vikings rank 151st in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
- The Penguins rank 128th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Vikings rank 277th (14.3).
- Youngstown State ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Cleveland State ranks 161st (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 10.9 for the season.
