The Youngstown State Penguins (4-11, 0-2 Hor) head to Green Bay to play the Phoenix (7-7, 1-0 Hor) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Prediction
In the Penguins’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Pittsburgh Panthers, 69-53. Pittsburgh’s 0.236 free throw rate was their largest strength over Youngstown State, who had a mark of 0.134. Kendale Hampton was Youngstown State’s high scorer with 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
The Phoenix won big over the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors in their last contest, 110-54. The Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 33.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.592 vs. 0.379). With 13 points, Tank Hemphill put together a good performance for Green Bay.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Phoenix won the most recent matchup 85-67. The Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.277 vs. 0.182).
Sandy Cohen III has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Green Bay.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this contest that showcases a pair of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Green Bay currently ranks sixth in possessions per game (78.8) and Youngstown State is 50th (73.8).
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Youngstown State ranks 29th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Green Bay ranks 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.9).
The Penguins average 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. The Phoenix rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
Green Bay averages 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 41st in the country. Youngstown State ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
The Phoenix average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 21st in the country. The Penguins rank 82nd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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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 Phoenix have scored an average of 87.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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