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<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Cougars game? Catch the action at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Youngstown State?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Records</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State finished last season with an 18-9 overall record, going 14-6 in Horizon League play. At home, they were 10-2, winning by an average of 10.2 points per game, while they went 8-7 on the road with a +3.6 scoring margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Penguins were 15-12, including a 9-6 mark on the road. They were 16-4 straight-up when favored and 11-9 ATS. As underdogs, they went 2-5 straight-up and 4-3 ATS. Their average over/under line was 150.3 points, and they had a 14-12-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 150.1 points per contest.</p><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Youngstown State averaged 81.2 points per game last season, ranking 173rd in possessions per game (65.6). They shot 45% from the field (185th) with a 51% effective field goal percentage (163rd). The Penguins were 66th in two-point percentage, making 54% of their attempts.</p>

<p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State made 8.8 threes per game (54th) but struggled with accuracy, shooting 32% (317th). They attempted 27.2 threes per game, ranking 21st. At the free-throw line, they made 14.2 per game (154th).</p>

<h3>Youngstown State Penguins Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<strong>Nico Galette: G</strong>

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<li>Games: 31 (Last Year)</li>
<li>PPG: 13.5 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Assists: 2 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Rebounds: 7.2 (Last Year)</li>
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<strong>Siem Uijtendaal: G</strong>

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<li>Games: 23 (Last Year)</li>
<li>PPG: 13.3 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Assists: 2.1 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Rebounds: 3.4 (Last Year)</li>
</ul><p>Last season, Youngstown State allowed 70.9 points per game, ranking 133rd in the nation. Opponents shot 31.8% from three-point range against them, placing the Penguins 183rd in three-point defense. They also limited opponents to 16.6 free throws per game, ranking 93rd nationally.</p> <p>Youngstown State averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 220th in that category. They were much more effective in blocking shots, averaging 4.8 per game, which ranked 29th in the country.</p><h3>Does Chicago State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State opened their season with a 79-72 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Monday. Despite being +21.5 point underdogs, the Cougars kept the game much closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Chicago State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Chicago State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 48.6% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Jayden Dawson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. Justin Moore and Des Watson each added 14 points, with Moore dishing out 7 assists. Gabe Spinelli contributed 13 points, and Cameron Jernigan and Saxby Sunderland each chipped in 11, despite Sunderland's 1-for-7 shooting performance.</p><p>Despite giving up 79 points, the Chicago State Cougars held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 20 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 24% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 25 attempts. Chicago State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 72%.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs Chicago State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Bruins face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Bruins are hosting the game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 128.5 points, and the Bruins are favored to win at home vs. the Terrapins.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -3</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Pull Off a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Terrapins have a 7-4 record after falling to Indiana (65-53). The Terrapins have yet to win a game on the road, going 0-3, but have a strong 4-1 record at home. At the moment, Maryland sits below .500 with a 2-6 ATS record. Throughout their last ten games this season, Maryland is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Maryland's games have averaged 131.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 134.9 points. When analyzing the Terrapins' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 152 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Maryland offense ended with 53 points against Indiana. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35.7% and made 2 threes. Offensively, the Terrapins hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 345th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 419th in terms of percentage and 341st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the Maryland defense has been performing well, ranking 51st in the country at 64.6 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.3 threes per game vs. UCLA. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%.</p><h3>Will the Bruins Win at Pauley Pavilion?</h3><p>UCLA will be hitting the court for their 11th game of the season, with a current overall record of 5-5. On the road, they have a record of 1-2, while at home they are 4-1. Prior to today's game, UCLA has a 3-4-1 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>UCLA's games have, on average, featured 127.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-7-0. Their average over/under line is currently 134.5 points so far. In the Bruins' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 131 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 68.5 points per game, UCLA struggled in their previous game. Against Villanova, the Bruins scored 56 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.7%. The team's top scorer is Sebastian Mack, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15, while Adem Bona also maintains a PPG average of 12.5 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far this season, the UCLA defense has been performing well, ranking 15th in the country at 60.9 points allowed per contest. In today's game vs. Maryland, the UCLA defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UCLA made 16 free-throws vs. the Bruins.</p>

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