The Youngstown State Penguins (7-6) will be at Indiana Farmers Coliseum to square off against the IUPUI Jaguars (4-9) in a Hor matchup. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Jaguars were blown out by the Fresno State Bulldogs, 95-64, while the Penguins fell to the 25th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers, 75-64.
Youngstown State did an excellent job of making free throws (17-24; 70.8 percent) while IUPUI had a free throw rate of 0.260 (above their season average of 0.163). IUPUI’s Grant Weatherford played well, finishing with 16 points. Youngstown State, meanwhile, was led by Darius Quisenberry, who finished with 22 points and five rebounds.
The Penguins dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Youngstown State won 75-73. Youngstown State had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 20.6). IUPUI, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.4 vs. 35.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Look for Youngstown State to own the offensive glass in this contest. The Penguins are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 58th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.7 percent. Meanwhile, IUPUI ranks 299th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.6 percent.
Youngstown State at IUPUI ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – IUPUI, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State averages 40.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. IUPUI ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- The Penguins rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Jaguars rank 120th (4.2).
- Youngstown State ranks 159th in assists per game (11.8) while IUPUI ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Penguins rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Jaguars rank 155th (7.8).
- Youngstown State averages 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. IUPUI ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 9.1 for the season.
