Milwaukee vs Youngstown State Prediction 2/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Milwaukee vs Youngstown State Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday,  February 21st, at the Beeghly Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Penguins’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Milwaukee

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Youngstown State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Milwaukee and Youngstown State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Panthers and Penguins. 

When these two teams faced off in January, Milwaukee secured the victory of 79-64. 

Milwaukee Has Confidence

Milwaukee has all kinds of confidence right now, and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Wright State, they won 88-80, and in the last game against Northern Kentucky, they were able to secure a 92-70 victory. They haven’t been known for their defense, but the offense has made up for it. Jamichal Stillwell had a strong game, putting up 18 points, 13 rebounds, and one assist. Four different players ended up with at least 11 points. 

Milwaukee has an 18-9 record overall, and they have gone 12-13 against the spread. Milwaukee is averaging 79.4 points, while their defense is giving up 72 points per game. One reason they have found success this season is their ability to get to the free throw line, averaging 16.15 free throws per game. Themus Fulks is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from behind the three-point line. In the last game, though, he scored only nine points while hitting only 2-7 from the field. The Panthers will need him to have a game closer to what he did two games ago, where he put up 21 points. 

Can Youngstown State Get Their Offense Going?

The first time these two teams faced off this season, Youngstown State’s offense scored only 26 points in the first half, and they couldn’t fight back in the second half. The offense can’t get out to the same slow start here. Youngstown State faced off against Cleveland State in the last game, and they were able to secure a 68-60 victory. Nico Galette had a strong game, putting up 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Youngstown State has won four games in a row, and they have confidence right now. Even though they lost the first game against Milwaukee, and it wasn’t all that close, they should still have confidence in this game. 

Youngstown State sits with an 18-10 record overall, and they have gone 14-11-1 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 6-4. The Penguins are averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 102nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 162nd. Guard EJ Farmer has been the top player, averaging 15.1 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field. 

Why Youngstown State Will Beat Milwaukee

• Youngstown State has won 25 of its last 28 night games at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Milwaukee has lost seven of its last eight games at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Milwaukee vs Youngstown State Prediction

Youngstown State has a loss against Milwaukee this season, but this game will be different. Youngtown State is playing different basketball right now, and they have all kinds of confidence. Youngstown State gave up only 60 points in the last game, and the defense will step up significantly. They have also scored at least 84 points in three of the last four games. Even if Milwaukee finds the offensive success like they did the first game, the way Youngstown State has lit up the scoreboard, they aren’t afraid to get into a shootout here. The first time these two teams faced off the Penguins scored only 64 points, that won’t be the case again here. Back Youngstown State against the spread.