Toledo Rockets vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup

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

Toledo vs Youngstown State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rockets and Penguins. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -2.5 against Toledo in a non-conference matchup.

Toledo vs. Youngstown State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Toledo Rockets at Youngstown State Penguins
Where: Youngstown at Beeghly Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds YNGST -2.5, TOLEDO +114 | YNGST -138 O/U 148

Rockets Preview: Can the Rockets Grab a Win in Youngstown?

Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games

Toledo dropped to 5-3 on the season after a tough 85-52 loss to Oakland on Saturday. The Rockets, who were -8.5 favorites at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 34-23 at halftime, Toledo allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 29. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

Toledo's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 38.2% (21/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 18.8% from beyond the arc, going 3/16 from three-point range. Free-throw shooting was also a problem, as they connected on just 41.2% (7/17) from the line.

On the glass, Toledo managed 7 offensive rebounds, and they dished out 12 assists. Buru Naivalurua was a standout, shooting 70% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds. Jaylen Jones contributed 5 assists, and DQ Cole hit 6/11 from three, finishing with 22 points.

Rockets Team Defense

Even though Toledo gave up 85 points, they held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, including 18/39 (46%) on two-point attempts. The Rockets also limited the damage from beyond the arc, as their opponent shot only 3/16 (18%) from three-point range.

Toledo's defense also benefited from poor free-throw shooting, with their opponent hitting just 7/17 (41%) from the line. The Rockets gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Penguins Preview: Will the Penguins Win at Beeghly Center?

Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games

Youngstown State improved to 4-5 on the season with a 66-50 win over Oakland on Saturday, December 7th. The Penguins were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 116 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.

Leading 32-23 at halftime, Youngstown State continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 34 points while holding Oakland to 27.

Penguins Offense Breakdown

Youngstown State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks to 60% shooting on two-pointers (15/25), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.6% (8/27). At the free-throw line, they connected on 85.7% of their attempts (12/14).

EJ Farmer led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes (62.5%). Allen Mukeba added 17 points, while Nico Galette contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, along with 6 assists. The Penguins finished with 14 assists and 9 offensive rebounds as a team.

Penguins Team Defense

Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, even though they allowed a 44% shooting performance from the field. The Penguins gave up 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Youngstown State limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 12 shots, an 85% rate. The Penguins allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rockets vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
In their last five home games, Youngstown State has averaged 70 points per game while allowing 73. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Toledo has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Penguins have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.