Youngstown State Penguins in Good Form Heading into Matchup Against Western Michigan Broncos

Game outlook

The Youngstown State Penguins will face the Western Michigan Broncos in a non-conference matchup at University Arena this Saturday. The Penguins are in good form with a 6-3 record and a three-game winning streak, while the Broncos have had a difficult season with a 2-6 record and a two-game losing streak. Despite the difficult season, the Broncos have remained the betting favorite, opening at -6.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Penguins -248 | Broncos +195

Spread: Penguins -6 (-110) | Broncos +6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Youngstown St. will win straight-up is 71%.

Youngstown St. Penguins

The Youngstown State Penguins recently earned a 78-72 road win over the Ohio Bobcats, scoring 47 points in the second half of the game. Offensively, the Penguins have an average of 76.6 points per game (143rd in the nation) and have a power ranking of 72. Defensively, they have an average of 70.6 points per game (175th in the nation) and are ranked 225-147-201 for field goal-free throw-three point shooting, respectively. They average 39.75 rebounds per game (65th in the nation) and average 13.63 offensive assists and 11.63 turnovers per game (165th and 114th respectively). On the defensive end, they allow an average of 42.59% field goals (176th in the nation), 63.91% free throws (21st in the nation) and 34.04% of the three pointers (251st). They also allow an average of 34.25 defensive rebounds per game (34th in the nation) and average 14.63 defensive assists and 11.63 turnovers per game (305th and 266th respectively).