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Oakland Golden Grizzlies Face Challenging Battle Against Streaking Youngstown State Penguins

Game time: December 31, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Beeghly Center — Youngstown, OH

Article updated Dec 31, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Sunday, December 20th at 2:30 PM ET, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (6-8, 1-2 Horizon) will be taking on the highly-ranked Youngstown State Penguins (10-3, 2-0 Horizon) at

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On Sunday, December 20th at 2:30 PM ET, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (6-8, 1-2 Horizon) will be taking on the highly-ranked Youngstown State Penguins (10-3, 2-0 Horizon) at Beeghly Center in a matchup seeking to hand the Penguins their first Horizon Conference loss this season. The Golden Grizzlies are coming off a loss to Cleveland State while the Penguins are coming off a win over Navy. Oakland is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings between the two teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Grizzlies +140 | Penguins -170

Spread: Golden Grizzlies +3.5 (-110) | Penguins -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Youngstown St. will win straight-up is 63%.

Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies

Oakland Michigan has a power ranking of 188 and an overall record of 6-8 (9-5 ATS). Their offense averages 71.54 points per game while their defense gives up 73.54 points per game, both rankings of #259 and #244 respectively. In their last game, they scored 75 points on 36.9% field goals and 20% three-pointers, led by Chris Conway (14 points, seven rebounds), Trey Townsend (13 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, four steals), and Blake Lampman (12 points, five rebounds, three assists). Defensively, Oakland needs to improve, giving up 75 points in their last game. They are ranked #308 in field goals allowed, #339 in free throws allowed, #291 in three-pointers allowed, #34.08 in defensive rebounds, #353 in defensive assists, and #282 in turnovers.

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Youngstown St. Penguins Analysis

Youngstown St. is 7-0 in their last seven games and have averaged 73.1 points per game in that span, with Brandon Rush leading the team in points and rebounds and DJ Burns in assists. The Penguins defense will need to replicate their last game's performance to get an eighth win in a row against the Golden Grizzlies. Youngstown St. Penguins are currently on a seven-game winning streak, averaging 73.1 points per game. Offensively, they put up 81.54 points per game on average with a 46.71% field goal percentage and 32.85% three-pointer percentage. Defensively, they give up 67.92 points per game on average with a 39.88%field goal percentage and 31.51% three-pointer percentage. In their last game, Brandon Rush led the team in points and rebounds, while DJ Burns led the team in assists. The Penguins will need a strong defensive performance in order to get an eighth win in a row over the Golden Grizzlies.

Youngstown State Penguins Streaking Through Season, Headed for Possible Home Win Streak

The Penguins have been on a seven-game winning streak, with a 7-0 record at home. Their offense is highly efficient, averaging 81 points per game in home games, and they have made the most of free throw opportunities, making 74% of their free throws at home. The Penguins have the ability to recognize open players and have been aggressive when it comes to offensive rebounds, which offer additional scoring opportunities. They have also been careful with ball possession, meaning Oakland will not have easy scoring avenues. The Golden Grizzlies have stumbled defensively, allowing 81 points per game in their last three games, and their offense has suffered on the road, averaging less than 70 points in their last three away matches. They have also struggled from the free throw line, making fewer than 70% of their shots. Moreover, they have not managed to match the Penguins’ level of success in terms of rebounding. Youngstown State have an edge when it comes to defending at home, having held their opponents under 70 points per game, making them a likely favorite to cover the spread.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies+150 → +150Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Youngstown St. Penguins-186 → -175Moved
  • Spread · Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies+4.5 (-110) → +4 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Youngstown St. Penguins-4.5 (-110) → -4 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies
6-8 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Youngstown St. Penguins
5-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-31T06:15:19.620Z). 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

  • 2023-01-27Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies 73 · Youngstown St. Penguins 77
  • 2023-01-14Youngstown St. Penguins 85 · Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies 69
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies defeated Youngstown St. Penguins 88-81

Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies defeated Youngstown St. Penguins 88-81 on December 31, 2023, a 7-point decision in the series. Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 53-42. Against SportsJaw's recorded Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies +4 (-110) spread, Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies covered, while the 169 combined points finished over the recorded total of 149.5.

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Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonSpread · Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)Win
  • GeorgewSpread · Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Oakland Mich Golden Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Youngstown St. Penguins -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Youngstown St. Penguins -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 150.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Youngstown St. Penguins -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150.5 (-110)Win