The Youngstown State Penguins (4-12, 0-3 Hor) and the Milwaukee Panthers (6-9, 1-1 Hor) go head-to-head at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Penguins look to put an end to a six-game road losing streak. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins at Milwaukee Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Panthers were blown out by the Boston College Eagles, 73-53, while the Penguins fell to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 69-53.
Youngstown State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.6 vs. 34.3) while Milwaukee had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 10.2). Milwaukee’s Darius Roy had a solid performance, contributing 15 points and six assists. Youngstown State was led by Kendale Hampton, who recorded 15 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Panthers won 66-55. One of Milwaukee’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Youngstown State had just 10. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Roy has been playing at a high level as of late for Milwaukee, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Youngstown State might struggle to create turnovers. Milwaukee ranks 67th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Youngstown State forces the 75th-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Youngstown State vs. Milwaukee ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Youngstown State ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while Milwaukee ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
- The Penguins rank 93rd in blocks per game (3.4) while the Panthers rank 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Penguins average 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. The Panthers rank 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- Milwaukee ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Youngstown State ranks 100th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
