Youngstown State Penguins vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Penguins versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and the Bobcats are favored to win at home against the Penguins.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins +8.5

This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Bobcats.
• Even though we have Ohio winning straight-up, we like Youngstown State at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Do the Penguins Stand a Chance in Athens?

The Youngstown State Penguins, who have a 5-3 overall record, will take on Ohio. In away games, the Penguins are 1-3 this season, but on their home court, they are 2-0. Youngstown State is currently sitting with a winning ATS record of 4-2. Over their last five games, the team has been even more impressive, going 4-0 vs. the spread.

Through eight games, Youngstown State has an over/under record of 3-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 144.7 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Penguins’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 145 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Youngstown State offense tallied 71 points in a matchup against Robert Morris. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.2%, and they made 10 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Brandon Rush, who holds an average of 13.1 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Ziggy Reid is averaging 11.1 points per game this season.

The Penguins’ defense is presently ranked 125th nationally, allowing an average of 70.4 points per contest. Youngstown State’s three-point defense is currently 71st in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.4% of their shots vs. Youngstown State.

Is It the Bobcats Game to Lose at Home?

Ohio comes into today’s game against Youngstown State with a record of 5-2. On the road, the Bobcats are 0-1 this season, while at home, they have a 5-1 record. Ohio has a sub-.500 ATS record, currently standing at 3-4. In their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.

In seven games, Ohio comes in with an over/under mark of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 155.4 points per game. The Bobcats have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 150 points per game.

The Ohio offense is coming off a game where they scored 74 points against Delaware. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.9% and connected on 4 threes. In terms of offense, the Bobcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 101st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 125th in percentage and 159th in three-pointers made.

On the defensive side, Ohio is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 74.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Ohio’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.0% this season.