The USC Upstate Spartans (1-5) will be at home in the G.B. Hodge Center when they clash with the Youngstown State Penguins (2-3). The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins at USC Upstate Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams lost big in their last outing. The Spartans fell to the second-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 76-50, while the Penguins were defeated by the Akron Zips, 82-60.
Youngstown State had a free throw rate of 0.176 (above their season average of 0.146) while USC Upstate did a terrific job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). Bryson Mozone played a key role for USC Upstate with 14 points. Jamir Thomas, meanwhile led the way for Youngstown State, contributing five points and 10 rebounds.
Expect Youngstown State to own the offensive glass in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Penguins rank 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent), while USC Upstate ranks 301st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
Youngstown State Penguins at USC Upstate Spartans ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – USC Upstate, ATS Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Youngstown State ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.4) while USC Upstate ranks 280th (32.9).
- The Penguins rank 112th in steals per game (6.7) while the Spartans rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- Youngstown State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 121st in the NCAA. USC Upstate ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Spartans average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. The Penguins rank 160th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
- Youngstown State ranks 144th in assists per game (13.5) while USC Upstate ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
