Youngstown State Penguins vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Penguins versus the Buckeyes? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Ohio State is favored by -18 at home against Youngstown State.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins +18
This game will be played at Value City Arena at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Buckeyes.
- Even though we have Ohio State winning straight-up, we like Youngstown State at +18.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Penguins Make it Happen on the Road?
Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games
Youngstown State picked up an 80-60 win over Chicago State on Saturday, November 9th. The Penguins were -5.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.
After leading 32-29 at halftime, Youngstown State took control in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Chicago State to 31. The game’s total points of 140 fell under the O/U line of 151.
Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 51.2% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 71.9% of their shots, going 23-for-32.
The Penguins grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Nico Galette led the way with 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Gabe Spinelli added 15 points, while Juwan Maxey contributed 14, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.
Youngstown State’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Penguins limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 34%, with only 16 makes on 47 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Youngstown State’s defense was effective, allowing just 3 three-pointers on 15 attempts for a 20% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws for 73%.
Can the Buckeyes Secure a Win at Home?
Ohio State opened their season with an 80-72 win over Texas on Monday. The Buckeyes were +2 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Ohio State led 38-31 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. The game’s total points hit 152, surpassing the O/U line of 147.
Ohio State’s offense was powered by their three-point shooting in their last game, hitting 50% from deep (14/28) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They shot 45% overall from the field, with a 40.6% mark on two-point attempts. The Buckeyes were also strong at the free-throw line, converting 85.7% of their attempts (12/14).
Tre Johnson led the way with 29 points, connecting on 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Bruce Thornton added 20 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from three (3/4). John Mobley Jr. was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his attempts in just 13 minutes of action.
Ohio State’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, but they held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, as the opposing team made 25 of their 68 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Ohio State’s defense limited their opponent to 7 threes on 28 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 15/20, shooting 75%.