Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Youngstown State vs Syracuse NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Syracuse.
Youngstown State vs Syracuse Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Penguins versus the Orange? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. 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 vs. Syracuse Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Youngstown State Penguins at Syracuse Orange
- Where: Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome
- Date: Saturday, November 16th
- Betting Odds SYRA -10.5, YNGST +427 | SYRA -587 O/U 152.5
Penguins Preview: Will the Penguins Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games
The Penguins faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they traveled to take on Ohio State. Entering the game as +19 point underdogs, Youngstown State not only lost 81-47 but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-22 at halftime, the Penguins were outscored 44-25 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 128, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.
Penguins Offense Breakdown
Youngstown State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 47 points while 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 6 assists as a team. Aaron Bradshaw and John Mobley Jr. led the way with 16 points each, with Mobley hitting 3-of-4 from three-point range.
Penguins Team Defense
Youngstown State struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 21/34.
From beyond the arc, Youngstown State's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who connected on 10/22 for 45%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9, shooting 69%.
Orange Preview: Can Syracuse Grab a Win at Home?
Syracuse narrowly edged out Colgate 74-72 on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game. The Orange were -11.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 146 fell short of the O/U line of 153.
Syracuse led 36-33 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. They’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.
Orange Offense Breakdown
Syracuse put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit just 50% of their free throws, going 4 for 8 from the line.
Jalen Cox led the way with 21 points, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. and Chandler Baker each added 15. Lampkin also pulled down 12 rebounds and dished out 5 assists. Syracuse recorded 19 assists as a team and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.
Orange Team Defense
Syracuse's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 23 two-pointers on 47 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Syracuse's opponents hit 8 of 23 threes, shooting 34%. They also went to the line 8 times, making 4 free throws. Syracuse allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Penguins vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Youngstown State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 66 points per game.
- The Orange are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Penguins have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- Although the Orange have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Youngstown State vs Syracuse Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Youngstown State +10.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.