The Youngstown State Penguins (3-6) square off against the Central Michigan Chippewas (6-2) at the Beeghly Physical Education Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Youngstown State Penguins ATS Prediction
The last time the Chippewas played, they were blown out by the TCU Horned Frogs, 89-62. TCU’s 0.617 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Central Michigan, who had a rate of 0.358. The Horned Frogs’ mark was above their season average of 0.572, while the Chippewas’ was below their season average of 0.541. Larry Austin Jr. was Central Michigan’s high scorer with 19 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
The Penguins lost big to the West Virginia Mountaineers in their last matchup, 106-72. West Virginia’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Youngstown State. The Mountaineers had a rate of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.4), while the Penguins posted a mark of 16.5. With 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Garrett Covington was the game’s high scorer.
Youngstown State could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Penguins rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.8 percent), while Central Michigan ranks 263rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent) since last season. Moreover, the Chippewas rank 44th in offensive efficiency (112.6), while the Penguins rank 332nd in defensive efficiency (111.2).
Central Michigan Chippewas at Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Youngstown State averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 80th in the nation. Central Michigan ranks 287th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
The Chippewas rank 70th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Penguins rank 229th (6.8).
Central Michigan ranks 146th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Youngstown State ranks 302nd (15.9).
The Penguins rank 78th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Chippewas rank 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
Youngstown State ranks 95th in blocks per game (3.8) while Central Michigan ranks 181st in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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