Western Michigan Broncos vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Broncos versus the Penguins? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Youngstown State being favored by -9.5 over Western Michigan.

WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +9.5

This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Penguins.
• Even though we have Youngstown State winning straight-up, we like Western Michigan at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games

Western Michigan dropped a close one at home on Wednesday, falling 80-76 to South Dakota. The Broncos entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, just over the O/U line of 155.5.

After leading 34-33 at halftime, Western Michigan scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, which ultimately cost them the game.

Western Michigan put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 22 attempts for 18.2%, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 43.7%. Inside the arc, they connected on 51% of their two-point shots.

The Broncos were active on the offensive glass, grabbing 24 rebounds, but managed only 10 assists. Markhi Strickland and Dre Bullock each scored 20 points, with Strickland shooting 70% from the field. Cameron Fens added 16 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 7 of 9 shots.

Western Michigan’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 29 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team made 25 of their 49 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Western Michigan held their opponent to just 18% shooting, with only 4 makes on 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws for a 70% success rate. The Broncos gave up 24 offensive rebounds.

Will the Penguins Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games

The Penguins dropped a 64-57 decision to Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, November 23rd. Youngstown State, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-24 at halftime, the Penguins scored 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34. The game’s total points (121) fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.

Youngstown State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 36.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc (7/23) and connected on only 47.1% of their free throws (8/17). The Penguins also managed just 8 assists as a team.

Nico Galette led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range (4/8). Chrishawn Christmas and Nana Antwi-Boasiako also shot 50% from deep, with Christmas adding 8 rebounds to his 12 points.

Youngstown State’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field on 21 of 44 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting, which is 48%.

From three-point range, Youngstown State’s defense allowed 8 of 17 shooting, or 47%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Penguins gave up 9 offensive rebounds.