Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup

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

Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction

The Penguins and Mastodons are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mastodons will host the game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -4.5 vs. Youngstown State in a Horizon League conference matchup.

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Youngstown State Penguins at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Where: Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds IPFW -4.5, YNGST +174 | IPFW -212 O/U 148.5

Penguins Preview: Do the Penguins Have What it Takes on the Road?

Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games

Youngstown State improved to 9-5 on the season with a 77-61 road win over IUPUI on Wednesday. The Penguins, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 138 narrowly stayed under the 139.5 O/U line.

Youngstown State led 45-35 at halftime and held IUPUI to 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 points of their own.

Penguins Offense Breakdown

Youngstown State's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 48% of their threes (12/25) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%.

At the free-throw line, the Penguins connected on 82.1% of their attempts (23/28). EJ Farmer led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7%, while Paul Zilinskas added 19 points and 3 assists. Siem Uijtendaal was also a key contributor, knocking down 4 of 5 threes in just 16 minutes.

Penguins Team Defense

Youngstown State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 33% shooting, with the opposition making only 12 of 36 shots.

From beyond the arc, Youngstown State's defense kept their opponent to 26% shooting, allowing 7 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 69% rate.

Mastodons Preview: Do the Mastodons Stand a Chance at Home?

Purdue Fort Wayne fell to 8-6 on the season after a narrow 69-68 road loss to Northern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Mastodons entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread, but couldn’t pull off the upset. The total points for the game were 137, coming in under the O/U line of 143.5.

Purdue Fort Wayne led 36-30 at halftime but managed only 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The Mastodons will need to find ways to close out games more effectively as they move forward.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 37 from beyond the arc, good for 35.1%. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 7 for 7.

Trey Robinson led the way with 26 points, connecting on 5 of 10 from deep and adding 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Quinton Morton-Robertson also shot 50% from three, hitting 4 of 8 and finishing with 19 points.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making just 9 of 24 shots for 37%.

However, Purdue Fort Wayne allowed 14 threes on 34 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 64%. Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Penguins vs Mastodons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Youngstown State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
Across their ten previous home games, Purdue Fort Wayne has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 76 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Youngstown State has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Mastodons have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.