The Detroit Titans (7-20, 3-11 Hor) visit Youngstown State to take on the Penguins (8-20, 6-9 Hor) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 16, 2018.
Youngstown State opened as a 2.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 165.5 points.
Detroit Titans vs. Youngstown State Penguins Free Prediction
The Titans are trying to rebound after their 75-72 loss to the Cleveland State Vikings in their last outing. Cleveland State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Detroit. The Vikings had a rate of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.504), while the Titans posted a mark of 0.500. Roschon Prince was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
In the Penguins’ last matchup, they barely escaped the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 75-73. Youngstown State’s 7.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Oakland, who had a rate of 23.0. The Penguins’ mark was better than their season average of 16.7, while the Golden Grizzlies’ was above their season average of 16.1. Cameron Morse was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that showcases two of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Youngstown State currently ranks 28th in possessions per game (73.8) and Detroit is 14th (75.2).
Detroit heads into the game with records of 7-20 straight up (SU) and 10-13-2 against the spread (ATS). Of the Titans’ 25 games that accepted bets, 14 have finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Youngstown State is 8-20 SU and 12-13 ATS. Unlike Detroit, Penguins games have a slight tendency to go over the total (52.0 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Corey Allen scored a game-high 34 points and the Titans beat the Penguins 93-91 but were not able to cover as 4.5-point favorites. The game finished with a total of 184 points, which was 16.5 points above the projected point total of 167.5 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Detroit’s largest strengths. They made 26 trips to the line, while Youngstown State went 17 times.
Detroit Titans vs. Youngstown State Penguins Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Detroit is 5-8-1 ATS with 8 unders and 6 overs.
Youngstown State is 5-2 ATS at home with 4 unders and 3 overs.
Youngstown State ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Detroit ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
The Penguins rank 10th in steals per game (8.6) while the Titans rank 156th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Youngstown State averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 256th in assists allowed per game (16.5).
The Titans rank 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the Penguins rank 147th (21.9).
Youngstown State averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. Detroit ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Detroit is 2-2-1 ATS with 5 unders.
Youngstown State is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.2 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
