It will be a battle between Horizon opponents when the Youngstown State Penguins (4-9) welcome the Detroit Titans (3-9) to the Beeghly Physical Education Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Detroit Titans at Youngstown State Penguins Betting Prediction
The Titans are hoping for a better outcome after their 89-76 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos in their last game. Western Michigan’s 53.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Detroit, who had a rate of 35.8. Antoine Davis was Detroit’s leading scorer with 32 points on 12-for-26 shooting.
In the Penguins’ previous outing, they lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 69-53. Pittsburgh’s 0.236 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Youngstown State, who had a rate of 0.134. With 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting, Kendale Hampton was Youngstown State’s leading scorer.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite styles. Youngstown State has preferred an up-and-down style of play (37th in possessions per game), while Detroit has been more half-court-oriented (254th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Titans rank 34th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Penguins rank 281st in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.4 percent).
Davis and Josh McFolley have played at a high level over the last five games for Detroit. Davis has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, McFolley has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
After the Titans won both games against the Penguins last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Detroit won 94-84. Detroit had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 17.3). Youngstown State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 25.0).
Detroit Titans vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Youngstown State ranks 18th in rebounds per game (41.5) while Detroit ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (42.6).
The Penguins rank ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while the Titans rank 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Youngstown State ranks 115th in assists per game (13.8) while Detroit ranks 226th in assists allowed per game (19.5).
The Titans rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Penguins rank 66th (6.0).
Youngstown State blocks 3.5 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 78th in the nation. Detroit ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 9.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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