IUPUI vs Youngstown State Prediction 1/30/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The IUPUI Jaguars and Youngstown State Penguins meet Friday in the college basketball action at the Beeghly Center. Here’s a IUPUI vs Youngstown State Prediction. This article will include a IUPUI vs Youngstown State Pick.

IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview

The IUPUI Jaguars lost to Robert Morris, beat Oakland, and they play Cleveland State next. IUPUI has lost 8 of its last 10 games.

The IUPUI Jaguars are averaging 88.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 93.1 points on 50.6 percent shooting. Kyler D’Augustino is averaging 18.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Jaxon Edwards is averaging 11 points and 5.1 rebounds. Maguire Mitchell is dishing 1.2 assists, and Micah Davis is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The IUPUI Jaguars are allowing 39.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview

The Youngstown State Penguins beat Green Bay, lost to Milwaukee, and they play Fort Wayne next. Youngstown State has lost 7 of its last 9 games.

The Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 83.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cris Carroll is averaging 17.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Bryson Dawkins is averaging 11.6 points and 4.5 rebounds. Rich Rolf is the third double-digit scorer, and Vlad Salaridze is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Youngstown State Penguins are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Youngstown State Penguins are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win

• IU Indy has lost eight of its last nine road games against the Horizon League.
• Youngstown State has won 29 of its last 35 night games at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center.
• Youngstown State has won the first half in six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the IU Indy Jaguars will win

• Youngstown State has lost eight of its last nine games against the Horizon League.
• The road team has won five of the last six games between IU Indy and Youngstown State.

Matchup/League Facts

• Youngstown State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.2).
• Youngstown State ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
• IU Indy ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (20.7).
• IU Indy ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.6%).

IUPUI vs Youngstown State Prediction

I’ve faded IUPUI a lot this season, as the up-tempo offense and no effort defensively just don’t do it for me. IUPUI is a sloppy team with limited talent and relies on this fast pace to close the margins. It hasn’t resulted in much winning. With that said, Youngstown State isn’t lighting the world on fire and is 6-13 ATS on the season. Youngstown State hasn’t failed to cover in each of its last 8 games. Youngstown State hasn’t cashed a ticket since December 20. I’m supposed to lay double-digit chalk? No thanks. Give me IUPUI and the buckets.

Randy Chambers's Pick: IUPUI +10.5