It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Youngstown State Penguins (6-13, 2-4 Hor) welcome the Wright State Raiders (8-10, 2-3 Hor) to the Beeghly Physical Education Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Wright State Raiders vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Prediction
The last time the Raiders played, they were defeated by the Northern Kentucky Norse, 68-64. Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Wright State. The Norse had a rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.260), while the Raiders posted a mark of 0.186 (below their season average of 0.238). Wright State’s Mark Hughes put together a good game, recording 14 points and six rebounds.
The Penguins beat the IUPUI Jaguars in their last matchup, 82-76. Youngstown State’s 0.570 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over IUPUI, who had a rate of 0.484. The Penguins’ mark was above their season average of 0.490, while the Jaguars’ was below the 0.539 mark opponents have averaged against Youngstown State this season. Darius Quisneberry was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 6-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Raiders won both meetings against the Penguins last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Wright State won 83-57. Wright State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.657 vs. 0.331). Youngstown State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.1 vs. 29.2).
Conflicting paces will be on display in this showdown. Youngstown State has preferred a fast-paced style of play (70th in possessions per game), while Wright State has been more methodical (302nd in possessions per game).
Wright State Raiders at Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Youngstown State ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.4) while Wright State ranks 169th (35.1).
The Raiders rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Penguins rank 149th (13.8).
Wright State averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 94th in the country. Youngstown State ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Raiders rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Penguins rank 83rd (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Raiders have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Wright State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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