Youngstown State Penguins vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25
Betting on today’s Penguins and Panthers game? Catch the action at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Milwaukee is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Youngstown State.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -5.5
This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.
WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Youngstown State Pull Off A Win at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena?
Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games
Youngstown State fell to 10-7 on the season after an 80-72 home loss to Cleveland State on Saturday. The Penguins, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Youngstown State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the over/under line of 137.5.
Youngstown State hit 13 threes at a 41.9% clip in their last game, with an overall field goal percentage of 40% and an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They were also nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts for a 93.8% success rate.
Tahj Staveskie led the Penguins with 21 points, knocking down 4 of 10 from beyond the arc. Cris Carroll contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Dylan Arnett added 15 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.
Youngstown State gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They held the team to 37% shooting on two-pointers, with just 9 made from 24 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Penguins allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% success rate. The other team also shot 93% from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Are the Panthers Ready for a Home Win?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
Milwaukee improved to 10-6 on the season with a 70-59 win over Green Bay on Saturday. The Panthers were -15.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 149.5.
Milwaukee led 36-24 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Green Bay to score 35 points after the break, which kept the game closer than expected.
Milwaukee’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 5 of 16 from beyond the arc, shooting 31.2% from three-point range, and connected on 23 of 30 free throws, good for 76.7%.
Yonatan Levy and Marcus Hall each contributed 15 points, with Levy adding 8 rebounds. Hall made 2 of 5 from three-point range. Themus Fulks added 14 points and 5 assists, while Kentrell Pullian and Mac Wrecke both chipped in 13 points, with Pullian grabbing 10 rebounds.
Milwaukee’s defense held their opponent to 59 points, even though they allowed them to shoot 43% from the field. The Panthers gave up 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Milwaukee’s defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 76%. The Panthers allowed 6 offensive rebounds.