The Youngstown State Penguins (8-16, 4-7 Hor) will try to put an end to their six-game home losing streak in a matchup against the Milwaukee Panthers (9-14, 4-6 Hor) at Beeghly Physical Education Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers at Youngstown State Penguins Betting Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they were beaten by the Green Bay Phoenix, 90-74. Green Bay’s 11.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Milwaukee, who had a mark of 19.2. The Phoenix’s mark was better than their season average of 14.4, while the Panthers’ was above their season average of 15.7. Darius Roy was Milwaukee’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Penguins won a close one over the Detroit Titans in their last matchup, 72-70. Youngstown State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Detroit. The Penguins had a rate of 12.9 (better than their season average of 16.3), while the Titans posted a mark of 15.7. Naz Bohannon led Youngstown State in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Darius Quisneberry had 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists and the Penguins defeated the Panthers 76-51. The Penguins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 22.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 16.6).
Youngstown State appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Penguins rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Milwaukee ranks 177th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.0 percent).
Milwaukee vs. Youngstown State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Youngstown State ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Milwaukee ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
The Penguins average 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. The Panthers rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Youngstown State ranks 99th in assists per game (14.3) while Milwaukee ranks 229th (11.1).
The Panthers rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Penguins rank 75th (5.9).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
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