The Youngstown State Penguins (4-12, 0-3 Hor) will try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Milwaukee Panthers (6-9, 1-1 Hor) at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Milwaukee Panthers Free Prediction
In the Penguins’ last game, they were beaten by the Pittsburgh Panthers, 69-53. Pittsburgh’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Youngstown State. The Panthers had a rate of 0.236, while the Penguins posted a mark of 0.134. Kendale Hampton led Youngstown State in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
The Panthers got blown out by the Boston College Eagles in their last game, 73-53. One of Boston College’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Milwaukee had just 13. With 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Darius Roy was Milwaukee’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Panthers won 66-55. Milwaukee had a much better free throw rate (0.289 vs. 0.127). Youngstown State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 24.0).
Roy has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Milwaukee.
Youngstown State may have a tough time creating turnovers. Milwaukee ranks 67th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Youngstown State forces the 75th-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Youngstown State vs. Milwaukee Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Youngstown State averages 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Penguins rank 34th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Panthers rank 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
Milwaukee ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Youngstown State ranks 100th (6.3).
The Penguins rank 93rd in blocks per game (3.4) while the Panthers rank 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Penguins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 5.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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