The Youngstown State Penguins (1-2) clash with the Columbia Lions (0-1) at Rose Hill Gym. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Columbia Lions vs. Youngstown State Penguins Free Prediction
The Lions are hoping for a better outcome after their 82-76 loss to the Marist Red Foxes in their last matchup. Marist’s 37.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Columbia, who had a rate of 27.8. Mike Smith was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the Penguins’ previous matchup, they won big over the Heidelberg Student Princes, 106-83. The Penguins had a much better free throw rate (0.451 vs. 0.113) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.3 vs. 31.9). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Olamide Pedersen had a good game for Youngstown State.
Youngstown State should have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Penguins rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 percent), while Columbia ranks 197th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.1 percent).
Columbia vs. Youngstown State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Youngstown State ranks 80th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Columbia ranks 305th (26.5).
The Lions rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Penguins rank 251st (4.4).
Columbia ranks 118th in assists per game (14.3) while Youngstown State ranks 289th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
The Penguins rank 96th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Lions rank 255th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Columbia averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. Youngstown State ranks 245th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
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