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Milwaukee Panthers Look to Maintain Perfect Home Record Against Youngstown State Penguins in Horizon League Showdown

In this content, we have a preview of the upcoming basketball game between Youngstown State and Milwaukee. Youngstown State is coming off a loss to Cleveland State, while Milwaukee secured a win over Green Bay in their previous games. Milwaukee is the favorite to win this matchup, with the betting line opening at -5 and staying the same. The Panthers hold a historical advantage in the series, but the Penguins have won the last three meetings, including an overtime victory in February 2024. Stay tuned for our Youngstown State vs. Milwaukee prediction for Friday night's contest in the Cream City.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Penguins +188 | Panthers -230
• Spread: Penguins +5 (-110) | Panthers -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 70%.

Youngstown St. vs Milwaukee Stats

Youngstown St. Penguins

Youngstown State suffered their second loss in three games following an eight-game win streak, falling to Cleveland State on Saturday. The Penguins are now 11-7 overall with a 6-2 conference record, ranking third in the Horizon League. Despite starting strong, they were unable to maintain their lead and ultimately lost by a narrow margin. The team struggled with shooting efficiency, hitting only 40% of their shots and allowing Cleveland State to shoot 49.2%. Cris Carroll led the team with 18 points in the loss. Youngstown State's offensive performance this season places them 203rd in the nation for scoring, averaging 74.5 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 69.8 points, ranking 130th in the nation. Nico Galette leads the team in scoring with 12.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Key contributors also include Ty Harper, Gabe Dynes, and Juwan Maxey. Overall, Youngstown State shoots 42.1% from the field and 31.5% from beyond the arc. Fans looking for NCAAB predictions can turn to the team's power ranking of 89, with statistics to help analyze their performance.

Milwaukee Panthers Analysis

Milwaukee Panthers secured a victory against Green Bay in their previous game and are currently seeking their eighth win in 10 games. They are 12-6 overall and 5-2 in the Horizon League, trailing Cleveland State by 1.5 games for the top spot. Milwaukee demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, scoring an average of 78.2 points per game and shooting 43.8% from the field. Their defensive efforts have been average, allowing 70.7 points per game. Themus Fulks leads the team with 15.3 points per game, followed by Erik Pratt and Kentrell Pullian as solid offensive assets. The team is shooting 45.9% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range. Milwaukee Panthers have a power ranking of 136, ranking 96th in offense and 196th in defense. Their upcoming matchup against Youngstown St. presents an opportunity to further showcase their strengths on both ends of the court.

Milwaukee Panthers look to defend home court against Youngstown State Penguins in Horizon League matchup

In this upcoming Horizon League matchup, the Milwaukee Panthers will face off against the Youngstown State Penguins, two teams that have shown strong performances in the first half of league play. Milwaukee has demonstrated excellence on their home court, boasting a perfect 8-0 record as hosts this season. On the other hand, Youngstown State has a 5-4 record on the road, with only one win against a team ranked higher than 183rd in the KenPom rankings. While the Penguins hold a slight advantage defensively, the Panthers exhibit superior offensive prowess. Despite Youngstown State's decent scoring numbers, their shaky offensive metrics may pose a challenge. Therefore, the outcome of this game leans towards Milwaukee maintaining their unbeaten home record.

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