Youngstown State Penguins vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Penguins and Phoenix. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Phoenix at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. Get ready to place your bets! Youngstown State is favored by -7.5 in this Horizon League conference contest against Green Bay. The game’s over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK
The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +7.5
This game will be played at Resch Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.
WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Phoenix.
- Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Are the Penguins Ready for a Road Win?
Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games
Youngstown State’s season record fell to 10-8 after a 79-64 loss to Milwaukee on Friday, January 17th. The Penguins, who were +6 point underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 144.5.
Youngstown State trailed 38-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41 points.
Youngstown State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 24 threes for a 20.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 55.6% of their two-point attempts.
Faizon Fields was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 9 of 10 shots and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Themus Fulks added 18 points and 4 assists, while Cris Carroll and Jason Nelson each contributed 14 points, with Carroll hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.
Youngstown State’s defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Penguins allowed 33 field goals on 63 attempts, including 33 made two-pointers on 58 attempts, a 56% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, Youngstown State held their opponent to 0/5 shooting, but they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13, shooting 46%. The Penguins also conceded 15 offensive rebounds.
Can Green Bay Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Green Bay’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-16 after an 89-67 home loss to Robert Morris on Friday. Entering the game as +6.5 underdogs, the Phoenix not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Green Bay led 45-40 at halftime but managed only 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 49. This collapse in the 2nd half has been a recurring issue for the Phoenix this season.
Green Bay’s offense put up 67 points in their latest game, shooting 48.9% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, making 15 of 21.
Amarion Dickerson led the way with 22 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from deep. Kam Woods added 20 points and 6 assists, while Marcus Hall contributed 17 points, hitting 50% from three. Alvaro Folgueiras was perfect from beyond the arc, going 2 for 2, and added 7 rebounds.
Green Bay’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 14 of their 27 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Green Bay’s defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Green Bay did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 2.