Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Prediction 1/17/25 College Basketball Picks
Milwaukee (12-6) vs Youngstown State (11-7)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 pm (UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee -6 -- Over/Under: 145.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Youngstown State Penguins and Milwaukee Panthers meet Friday in college basketball action at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Here’s a Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Prediction. This article will include a Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Pick.
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The Youngstown State Penguins beat Northern Kentucky, lost to Cleveland State, and they play Green Bay, Robert Morris, and Wright State next. The Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 74.5 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 41 percent shooting. EJ Farmer is averaging 14.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Nico Galette is averaging 12.3 points and 6.2 rebounds. Ty Harper is dishing 1.9 assists and Juwan Maxey is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Youngstown State Penguins are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Youngstown State Penguins are allowing 1.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Panthers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Panthers lost to Fort Wayne, beat Green Bay, and they play Robert Morris, Wright State, and Northern Kentucky next. The Milwaukee Panthers are averaging 78.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 44 percent shooting. Themus Fulks is averaging 15.3 points and 4.8 assists, while Kentrell Pullian is averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds. Jamichael Stillwell is the third double-digit scorer and AJ McKee is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Panthers are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.8 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Panthers are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Panthers will win
- Milwaukee has won each of its last seven games at UW–UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Milwaukee has won the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against Youngstown State.
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- Youngstown State has won six of its last seven night games against Milwaukee.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Milwaukee's last 13 night games against the Horizon League at UW–UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Twelve of Youngstown State's last 15 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Milwaukee ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.1).
- Milwaukee ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (23.6).
- Youngstown State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.2).
Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Injury Report
Neither Youngstown State nor Milwaukee have a player listed on its injury report.
Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Prediction
The Milwaukee Panthers are going to be favored because they're undefeated at home, and they're far more efficient offensively. However, this line isn't showing much respect to a hot Youngstown State team that's won eight of its last 10 games and has five road victories this season. Youngstown State has also covered seven of its last 10 games. We also can't ignore that Youngstown State has won eight of the last 10 games against Milwaukee, which includes two overtime road wins last February. This has the feeling of a tight, competitive game and I want the points in my pocket. The Youngstown State Penguins and their road success can't be ignored.
Randy’s Pick Youngstown State +6
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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