Youngstown State Penguins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Betting on today’s Penguins and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -10.5 against Youngstown State in a non-conference matchup.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins +10.5

This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Orange.
• Even though we have Syracuse winning straight-up, we like Youngstown State at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Do the Penguins Have What it Takes on the Road?

Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games

The Penguins faced a tough road challenge against Ohio State on Monday, November 11th, losing 81-47. Entering the game as +19 point underdogs, Youngstown State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-22 at halftime, the Penguins managed just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Youngstown State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 47 points and shooting 23.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 27.1%, and they hit only 13.6% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-22 from beyond the arc.

The Penguins managed 13 offensive rebounds and had just 6 assists. Aaron Bradshaw and John Mobley Jr. each scored 16 points, with Mobley hitting 3 of 4 threes. Bruce Thornton was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field and adding 12 points and 5 rebounds.

Youngstown State Penguins struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 55% from the field. This included 61% shooting on two-point attempts, as the Penguins allowed 21 baskets from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Youngstown State’s defense allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 shots for 69%. The Penguins gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Orange Grab a Win at Home?

Syracuse narrowly edged out Colgate 74-72 on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game where they were -11.5 favorites. The Orange didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected.

Syracuse led 36-33 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The combined points of 146 fell short of the 153 O/U line.

Syracuse put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.

Jalen Cox led the way with 21 points, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. and Chandler Baker each added 15. Lampkin also grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out 5 assists. The Orange finished with 19 assists as a team and pulled down 11 offensive rebounds.

Syracuse gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-pointers on 47 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Syracuse’s defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 4 shots.