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  3. Youngstown St. Penguins vs Wright St. Raiders
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Youngstown St. Penguins vs Wright St. Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Nutter Center — Dayton, OH

Article updated Dec 18, 1:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Youngstown State Penguins will be facing off against the Wright State Raiders on Wednesday night in a Horizon League matchup. The Penguins are coming off a road win

Game outlook

The Youngstown State Penguins will be facing off against the Wright State Raiders on Wednesday night in a Horizon League matchup. The Penguins are coming off a road win against Toledo, while the Raiders defeated Marshall in their last game. Youngstown State has a strong record against Wright State in their last 10 matchups. Wright State is currently favored to win by 6.5 points. For more information on this game and a prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Penguins +235 | Raiders -290

Spread: Penguins +6.5 (-110) | Raiders -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wright St. will win straight-up is 74%.

Youngstown St. Penguins

The Youngstown State Penguins have been on a hot streak, winning their last four games and looking to make it five in a row. They have been performing well offensively, averaging 74 points per game and shooting efficiently in their last game. EJ Farmer, Nico Galette, and Juwan Maxey have been standout players for the Penguins. Defensively, they have been giving up an average of 69.6 points per game, but will need to tighten up after allowing 87 points in their last game. With a power ranking of 125, Youngstown State is ranked 262 in offense and 105 in defense. They are 6-5 this season and have shown strengths and weaknesses in various statistical categories. For more insight on NCAAB betting picks and handicapping, consider trying our services.

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Wright St. Raiders Analysis

The Wright State Raiders recently bounced back with wins over Detroit Mercy and Marshall, covering the spread in both games. They will aim to end their four-game losing streak to the Penguins in their upcoming matchup. The team averages 77.4 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, led by Brandon Noel with 21 points and 10 rebounds. However, they have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 71.6 points per game. The Raiders have a power ranking of 132 and are ranked #144 for offense and #195 for defense. In their last three matchups against Youngstown State, the Raiders went 0-3. Offensively, they excel in field goal percentage and three-point shooting, but they need to improve their defensive performance to secure a win in the upcoming game. Be sure to check out the available betting opportunities and sports betting promos for this exciting matchup.

Raiders Poised to Dominate Penguins in Upcoming Game

The Raiders have demonstrated strong performance recently, winning three of their last four games, while the Penguins have struggled, losing three of their last four road games. With a superior offensive record, Wright State holds an advantage in the upcoming game due to their impressive shooting percentages at home. The Raiders have been successful in making over 54 percent of their field goals and 45 percent of their three-pointers, compared to the Penguins' lower shooting percentages of 37 percent from the field and 25 percent from three-point range. Additionally, Wright State has shown proficiency at the free-throw line, making over 73 percent of their attempts, while the Penguins fall short at less than 70 percent. Strong ball movement and rebounding skills further enhance the Raiders' scoring opportunities. While the Penguins typically excel defensively, recent road game struggles suggest they may face challenges in containing Wright State's high-performing offense. Therefore, the prediction is for Wright State to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Penguins vs Raiders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Penguins vs Raiders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Youngstown St. Penguins+220 → +230Moved
  • Moneyline · Wright St. Raiders-275 → -280Moved
  • Spread · Youngstown St. Penguins+6 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Wright St. Raiders-6 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147 (-110) → 143.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147 (-110) → 143.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Youngstown St. Penguins
15-17 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Wright St. Raiders
23-11 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T06:16:06.366Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-01Youngstown St. Penguins 88 · Wright St. Raiders 77
  • 2024-01-12Wright St. Raiders 71 · Youngstown St. Penguins 81
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Youngstown St. Penguins defeated Wright St. Raiders 80-70

Youngstown St. Penguins defeated Wright St. Raiders 80-70 on December 18, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Youngstown St. Penguins' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Youngstown St. Penguins +6.5 (-110) spread, Youngstown St. Penguins covered, while the 150 combined points finished over the recorded total of 143.5.

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