Monmouth Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Penguins. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Penguins at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -4 vs. Monmouth.

MONMOUTH HAWKS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -4

This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Penguins.
• Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can Monmouth Secure a Road Victory?

Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games

Monmouth dropped a 70-66 decision to Wichita State on Monday, November 18th. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Hawks kept it close and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.

Monmouth led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The Hawks showed resilience on the road but couldn’t hold on for the win.

Monmouth’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 17 attempts, while their two-point shooting stood at 51.2% (21/41). Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 6 of 18, hitting only 33.3% from the line.

Corey Washington led the Hawks with 20 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc (2/4). Harlond Beverly and Abdi Bashir Jr. each added 15 points, with Beverly shooting 63.6% from the field. Monmouth also got 12 points from Matej Bosnjak, who was perfect from the field (4/4), and Cornelius Robinson III, who shot 85.7% (6/7).

Monmouth’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate.

Inside the arc, Monmouth allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 64%. Monmouth gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances at Home

Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games

Youngstown State fell 104-95 to Syracuse on Saturday, November 16th. Despite the loss, the Penguins, who were +12.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 199 easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.

Youngstown State led 38-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 42. Syracuse’s offense took over in the 2nd half, leading to the Penguins’ defeat.

Youngstown State put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They connected on just 25.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 31 attempts, but were more effective inside, shooting 58.5% on two-pointers.

J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force inside, going 8 for 10 from the field and adding 13 rebounds and 7 assists.

Youngstown State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 104 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 shots.

From beyond the arc, Youngstown State held their opponent to 22% shooting, as they made just 5 of 22 three-point attempts. However, the Penguins sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Youngstown State also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.