Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Presbyterian vs Youngstown State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nacogdoches.

Presbyterian vs Youngstown State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Blue Hose and Penguins face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are hosting the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Youngstown State being favored by -5 over Presbyterian.

Presbyterian vs. Youngstown State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Presbyterian Blue Hose at Youngstown State Penguins
Where: Nacogdoches at Johnson Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds YNGST -5, PRESB +188 | YNGST -236 O/U 140.5

Blue Hose Preview: Can Presbyterian Pull Off A Win at Johnson Coliseum?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian pulled off an impressive 58-55 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, November 21st. Entering the game as +8 underdogs, the Blue Hose not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.

After trailing 30-22 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around by scoring 30 points in the 2nd half while holding the Lumberjacks to 22. The game’s total points ended at 113, well below the O/U line of 134.5.

Blue Hose Offense Breakdown

Presbyterian's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they hit 62.5% of their free throws, going 15-for-24 from the line.

Jonah Pierce led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-for-11 from the field. Kyle Hayman added 12 points, while Kory Mincy and Carl Parrish each chipped in 11 points, with Parrish also grabbing 6 rebounds.

Blue Hose Team Defense

Presbyterian's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The Blue Hose limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 4/17, or 23%.

From the free-throw line, Presbyterian's opponent struggled, hitting only 9 of 22 attempts for 40%. The Blue Hose gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

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Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games

Youngstown State picked up a 72-62 win over Monmouth on Thursday, November 21st. The Penguins, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 145.5 over/under line.

After trailing 38-29 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Monmouth 43-24.

Penguins Offense Breakdown

Youngstown State put up 72 points in their latest game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 27 from the line.

Jaret Valencia led the Penguins with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points. Galette also grabbed 10 boards. The team recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.

Penguins Team Defense

Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% as they went 23/56 from the field. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 51%, making 15 of 29 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Youngstown State limited their opponent to 8/27 shooting, or 29%. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line, hitting 66% of their attempts. Youngstown State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Blue Hose vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Presbyterian has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Through their last ten home contests, the Penguins offense has averaged 79 points per game while allowing an average of 73. Youngstown State posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Blue Hose have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
As the betting favorite, the Penguins have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.