Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Youngstown State vs Green Bay NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Ashwaubenon.
Youngstown State vs Green Bay Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Penguins versus the Phoenix? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. Youngstown State is favored by -7.5 in this Horizon League conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.
Youngstown State vs. Green Bay Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Youngstown State Penguins at Green Bay Phoenix
- Where: Ashwaubenon at Resch Center
- Date: Sunday, January 19th
- Betting Odds YNGST -7.5, YNGST -339 | GB +264 O/U 146.5
Penguins Preview: Can the Penguins Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games
The Penguins fell to 10-8 on the season after a 79-64 road loss to Milwaukee on Friday, January 17th. Youngstown State entered the game as +6 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Youngstown State trailed 38-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they scored 38 points but allowed 41. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 144.5.
Penguins Offense Breakdown
Youngstown State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 24 threes for a 20.8% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 39.2%, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, making 55.6% of their two-point attempts.
Faizon Fields was a standout performer, 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 threes.
Penguins Team Defense
Despite Youngstown State's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 79 points. The Penguins allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 56% on two-point attempts, with 33 makes on 58 shots.
Youngstown State's defense did manage to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, as they went 0/5 from beyond the arc. However, the Penguins sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 46%.
Phoenix Preview: Will Green Bay Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Green Bay dropped to 2-16 on the season after an 89-67 home loss to Robert Morris on Friday. The Phoenix entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Green Bay led 45-40 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 49. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum was a key factor in the loss.
Phoenix Offense Breakdown
Green Bay put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 48.9% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they connected on 15 of 21 free throws (71.4%).
Amarion Dickerson led the way with 22 points, hitting 8 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Kam Woods added 20 points and 6 assists, while Marcus Hall contributed 17 points, making 3 of 6 threes.
Phoenix Team Defense
Green Bay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 14 of 27 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Green Bay allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws (71%). Green Bay did limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 2.
Penguins vs Phoenix Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Youngstown State has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last five home contests, the Phoenix offense has averaged 59 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Green Bay posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Phoenix have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Youngstown State has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Youngstown State vs Green Bay Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Green Bay +7.5 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.