It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Youngstown State Penguins (9-16, 5-7 Hor) welcome the Green Bay Phoenix (12-12, 6-5 Hor) to the Beeghly Physical Education Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Prediction
The last time the Phoenix played, they defeated the Cleveland State Vikings, 82-65. Green Bay’s 0.575 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Cleveland State, who had a mark of 0.392. The Phoenix’s mark was above their season average of 0.520, while the Vikings’ was below their season average of 0.507. With 18 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Sandy Cohen III was Green Bay’s high scorer.
The Penguins edged the Milwaukee Panthers in their last game, 72-71. Youngstown State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Milwaukee. The Penguins had a rate of 33.3 (below their season average of 35.6), while the Panthers posted a mark of 31.4. With 15 points and 11 rebounds, Youngstown State’s Naz Bohannon played well.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Youngstown State in this contest. The Penguins currently rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 percent), while Green Bay ranks 250th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent). Also, the Phoenix rank 30th in turnover percentage (16.3 percent), while the Penguins rank 295th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.3 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, JayQuan McCloud scored a game-high 24 points and the Phoenix defeated the Penguins 99-93. He also had five assists. Green Bay had a much better turnover percentage (10.0 vs. 18.9). Youngstown State, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (15-28; 53.6 percent).
Green Bay Phoenix at Youngstown State Penguins Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Youngstown State ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Green Bay ranks 287th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
The Penguins rank eighth in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while the Phoenix rank 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
Green Bay averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. Youngstown State ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
The Penguins average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. The Phoenix rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Green Bay ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.0) while Youngstown State ranks 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 1.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Penguins have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
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