USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans and Youngstown State Penguins meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Beeghly Center. Here’s a USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Prediction. This article will include a USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Pick.

South Carolina Upstate Spartans Betting Preview

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost to North Carolina, beat SC State, and they play Radford next. South Carolina Upstate has won 4 of its last 5 games.

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans are averaging 85.8 points on 8.2 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Mason Bendinger is averaging 16.1 points and 1 assist, while Karmani Gregory is averaging 14.1 points and 3.1 assists. Carmleo Adkins is the third double-digit scorer and Learic Davis is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The South Carolina Upstate Spartans are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Upstate Spartans are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.

Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview

The Youngstown State Penguins beat IUPUI, lost to Robert Morris, and they play Detroit next. Youngstown State has won 5 of its last 6 games.

The Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 96.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Cris Carroll is averaging 16.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Rich Rolf is averaging 10.8 points and 4.2 rebounds. Bryson Dawkins is the third double-digit scorer and Vlad Salaridze is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Youngstown State Penguins are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Youngstown State Penguins are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win

• Youngstown State has won each of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• USC Upstate has lost 20 of its last 25 day games.
• USC Upstate has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the USC Upstate Spartans will win

• USC Upstate has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Youngstown State’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Seven of USC Upstate’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.

USC Upstate vs Youngstown State Prediction

Youngstown State is probably the more talented team and playing at home doesn’t hurt, but the value is with USC Upstate and the points. USC Upstate has a couple of road wins this season and is 8-3 ATS on the season. USC Upstate has covers against North Carolina, Nebraska and UNC Wilmington. With an above average offense and a defense that gets after it, USC Upstate isn’t a pushover. I’ll take my chances with the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: USC Upstate +7.5